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Cellular phones have become a daily basic commodity for everyone it seems that it is now a necessity to have one. But what if you are a student with limited budget and simply can't afford to buy one of those high-end devices?
Good thing there are discount cell phone offerings from several carriers nowadays so having a tight budget is no longer an excuse for not having a mobile phone.
Here are some suggestions:
The sony Ericsson W580i Walkman from AT&T is perfect for you health buffs out there. This wireless has a built-in pedometer, downloadable fitness applications and music player so you can monitor your body health while enjoying your favourite music.
The device's retail price is actually at $229.99 however, with a 2 year service contract with AT&T the price will be cut down to just $79.99. This makes for a good deal considering that the package comes with some serious features for something costing below $100.00. Also, a mail-in rebate of $50 will knock the deal down to just about $30 making it a real budget cell phone.
Slash by Samsung has a hip device especially designed for independence and practicality for a very low price. This slim slider phone is retailed for only $79.99 and comes with Bluetooth wireless technology for headsets and other devices, basic camera, speaker phone, full messaging, voice activated dialing, games, bright colour display and spacious storage. This handset is very light weighing only about 3 ounces. This handset is offered by Virgin Mobile in their very affordable pay-as-you-go plans.
Looking for more discount cell phone options?
You may want to try these models: Samsung Reclaim (Sprint), LG CU720 Shine (AT&T), sony Ericsson W350 (AT&T) and Nokia 5310 XpressMusic (T-Mobile). All these cost below $50 each.
