by Al Sacco

11 Great Smartphones for $50 or Less

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Dec 7, 2010
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CIO.com's mobile master found 11 of this year's hottest smartphones, including new Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 devices on all major U.S. wireless carriers -- even Apple's iPhone 4 on AT&T! -- for less than $50 each. Whatever your device- or carrier-preference, we've got a can't-miss smartphone deal for you. (Note: The following deals may not be available in all areas, and details may change.)

BlackBerry Torch 9800 (AT&T)

Research In Motion’s (RIM) first BlackBerry smartphone with both a full QWERTY “physical” keyboard and touch screen, the BlackBerry Torch 9800, can be yours for free, and in your choice of either white, red or gray colors, along with a new, two-year AT&T wireless service agreement. Current qualified AT&T customers can also upgrade or extend their contracts to get a free Torch.

(Read a full review of the Torch here.)

Free via Wirefly.com

Slideshow: Free BlackBerry Apps: Nine Torch 9800 Compatible Downloads

Palm Pre Plus (AT&T)

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With Palm’s webOS software, a full QWERTY keyboard and touch screen, the Pre Plus is a multitasker’s dream come true. Its 16GB internal memory is double the size of the original Palm Pre’s storage space, so you have plenty of room for pictures, video and more. And the Pre Plus can be yours, whether you’re a new AT&T customer or looking to extend your current contract, where available, for just one penny.

Via Amazon.com