Here’s a gift that keeps on giving—to a point. Instead of giving the gift of endless gab, this flip phone puts a cap on the chatter. The unit features text messaging, mobile email and access to MEdia Net. It doesn’t have a camera or a lot of other bells and whistles, but it also doesn’t have a service contract. Remember those? Instead, you just pay as you go, meaning you can set up a monthly payment schedule or prepay for a limited amount of talk time. 

RadioShack’s Regular Price: $39.99
RadioShack’s Black Friday Price: $4.99
Elsewhere: WalMart has the handsets in stock now for $24.88 each.