My wife works for verizon wireless, so PM me if you have any specific questions. No flips are offered in a smart phone. She says if you want a smart phone that is reliable, has excellent battery life and is cost effective, go with the Apple iphone 4 in 8 gigs for 99.99. It has a great track record and minimal issues. You can upgrade that phone to the new IOS 5 software, so you have the new features of the Iphone 4s at a great price.