T-Mobile's $20 Samsung t159 scores on calls (pictures)

by Jessica Dolcourt

The clamshell t159 cell phone may be bare-bones, but its call quality soars.

Samsung t159: Simply meant for calls
T-Mobile's latest flip phone doesn't look like much. It's plain black and uninspiring to behold, but if you're looking for a phone that'll reach out and call someone, that the Samsung t159 can do.
Slim build
One benefit of the form factor is that it slips easily into pockets.
Shared port
The shared Micro-USB port and wired headset jack is inconvenient.
Black back
The lightly etched backing is the phone's only real accent.
Say cheese
The camera shutter button on the right spine is one useful element for snapping photos on the fly. Too bad photo quality isn't a strong suit.
Dial pad
I love the large, responsive, tactile keys.