There are two sides to every story and this holds true in the gadget business.
On the one hand, manufacturers are trying to put as many new features as possible into their latest gear so they can keep prices high and make more money.
On the other side of the coin, there are gadgets that have been stripped down to the bare bones in order to keep prices at a minimum.
It's all well and good to rant and rave about the latest features, but sometimes it's good have a look at products which suit people who believe that 'less is more'.
While Motorola is better known for its super-thin Razr and iTunes-enabled Rokr models, it has always had entry level models. It recently launched five new models for the entry level, and has made a commitment to produce ultra low-cost handsets.
The five models are C118, C139, C168, C257, and C261. With the exception of the C118, they all have a colour display. The C257 and C261 are the only two that come with an integrated camera (VGA-quality).
All the phones are quite basic in every way, and that is what you should expect from entry-level phones.