| This guide pays homage to you – the | | | | library of games. |
| money-conscious college student – in | | | | The phone weighs in at a mere 3 ounces. If |
| recommending cheap cell phones that are fresh from | | | | contracts itch you mad, the Slash marries elegantly |
| the handset makers. | | | | with one of Virgin Mobile's cheap and popular |
| 1. Slash by Samsung (read our full review) | | | | pay-as-you-go plans. Read more budget cell phone |
| Virgin Mobile often is a college student's best friend. | | | | choices. |
| Always hip and designed especially to afford freedom | | | | 2. Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman (read our full |
| and independence on an earnestly diminutive budget, | | | | review) |
| the company's Slash by Samsung is a fresh | | | | College students are increasingly concerned with their |
| amalgamation of style and practicality at a price you | | | | health and looks. The Sony Ericsson W580i Walkman |
| can swallow. | | | | wants to help by bringing fitness monitoring and |
| The slim and sleek slider phone retails for just $79.99. | | | | personal training to your wireless phone with a built-in |
| The Slash comes with a basic camera, Bluetooth | | | | pedometer, music player and downloadable fitness |
| wireless technology for headsets and other devices, | | | | applications. |
| full messaging, a speakerphone, voice-activated | | | | The price, though, will either make or break the deal |
| dialing, enough storage, a bright color display and a | | | | for college students. |