Need an affordable yet stylish-looking phone? The Motorola Rival may just be handset you’re looking for. You can get it at Verizon Wireless for $99 only, but with a 2-year contract and a $50 mail-in rebate. This new device looks very stylish with its slide design. The QWERTY keyboard that slides sideways features a dual-mode backlit system, which makes it easier for users to type in numbers and symbols. Another great feature of this handset is its 2.2” touch-sensitive screen and soft keys. The screen can be used in portrait or landscape mode, depending on the application being used.

Aside from being stylish, this phone is also filled with great capabilities. It has a One-Touch Access to IM-Style Texting, social connectivity, and many multimedia features including V CAST Music with Rhapsody, V CAST Video, Visual Voice Mail, and VZ Navigator. Its IM client works with MSN, AIM, and Yahoo, so users can easily connect with friends and loved ones, whenever, wherever!

Oh, let’s not forget the fact that it also has a 2.0-megapixel camera and up to 8GB optional removable memory.