5 of the best budget smartphones

LG Optimus Me
An attractive compact design, combined with subtle tweaks to the Android operating system, such as altered menus, exclusive widgets and time-saving features make this phone an excellent entry-level addition to Android. It's behind the curve with Froyo, a 3MP cam and a 600MHz processor but you can't argue with its affordable price tag. And with 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on board you're looking at a great little social networking device, or simply a phone to keep you entertained with plenty of apps from the Market.