AT&T got a head start on CTIA by announcing six new messaging cell phones.
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The Neon offers a full keyboard in a slider design. And of course, it sports a bright neon color.
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LG Xenon
The Xenon isn't as flashy as the Neon, but it offers many of the same features.
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Nokia E71x
The E71x is a low-end E-series phone. It costs just $99.
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Samsung Magnet
The Magnet is a basic messaging phone. It offers messaging and organizer features.
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Samsung Magnet
The Magnet's bright orange color is unique. On the rear side is the camera lens.
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Samsung Magnet
The Magnet has a slim design.
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Samsun Propel Pro
The Propel Pro is a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, and a 3-megapixel auto-focus camera.
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Samsun Propel Pro
Just slide up the Propel Pro's front face to expose the keyboard.
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Samsun Propel Pro
On the Propel Pro's rear face is the camera lens and flash. It doesn't have a self-portrait mirror.
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Samsung Impression
The Impression has a large 3.2-inch display.
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Samsung Impression
The slider design hides the full keyboard. Features include a 3-megapixel camera, a full HTML browser, Bluetooth, Samsung's TouchWiz interface, 3G support with access to Cellular Video and AT&T Music, a personal organizer, AT&T Navigator, and a speakerphone.
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Samsung Impression
On the Impression's rear side you'll find the camera lens and speaker.