CNET editors show you the top messaging phones of 2009.
Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also a fan of comic books, video games, and of course, shiny gadgets.
The LG enV Touch's combination of great design and top-notch features makes it one of the top Verizon Wireless phones we've ever seen.
2 of 10 Corinne Schulze/CNET
Samsung Rogue
The Samsung Rogue is a great multimedia touch-screen messaging phone for Verizon Wireless customers.
3 of 10 Corinne Schulze/CNET
Samsung Impression
The Samsung Impression isn't perfect, but it ranks high on our list as a messaging and multimedia phone.
4 of 10 Corinne Schulze/CNET
Samsung Alias 2
The Samsung Alias 2 is an inventive update to Samsung's previous messaging phone. Provided you can afford it, and learn how to use it, it's a powerful messaging device with reliable performance.
5 of 10 Corinne Schulze/CBS Interactive
Helio Ocean 2
If you can get over its size, the Helio Ocean 2 is a great feature-rich handheld with enough Web-friendly goodies to please both tech-savvy hipsters and mobile professionals.
6 of 10 Corinne Schulze/CNET
LG Xenon
Despite a few problems, the LG Xenon is one of the better messaging phones we've seen, plus it has a cool touch-screen interface and plenty of features.
7 of 10 Corinne Schulze/CNET
LG enV3
The LG enV3 has an impressive design and feature set that make it one of Verizon's top messaging phones.
8 of 10 Josh P. Miller/CNET
Motorola Karma QA1
The Motorola Karma QA1 belies its cute appearance with high-end features that put it above just an ordinary messaging phone.
9 of 10 Josh P. Miller/CNET
LG Tritan
The LG Tritan is a great multimedia touch-screen phone with a nice full keyboard for messaging. It's available on both U.S. Cellular and Alltel.
10 of 10 James Martin/CBS Interactive
Samsung Comeback
If you don't mind its bulky appearance, the Samsung Comeback is one of the most feature-packed messaging phones T-Mobile has to offer.
