The Samsung Knack SCH-U310 is one of the best basic phones on the market. If you need a handset for making calls, you can't go wrong.

While lacking some advanced capabilities of the Sprint and Verizon Wireless versions, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for U.S. Cellular is still a good choice for customers in need of a solid messaging smartphone.

Despite its lack of high speed, the Verizon Wireless Blitz is a great phone for messaging fanatics.

The Peek has a well-spaced QWERTY keyboard with cushy keys, a dead-simple user interface, an easy-to-use jog dial, and a very slim profile.

We think that since the Peek is an e-mail-only device, it should be cheaper. Otherwise, it should offer more functionality.

The Peek promises to be the mobile e-mail device for everyday people, but we just think the money is better spent on a multifunction handheld.