switching to verizon, what is the best cell phone to buy

According to CNET the best Verizon cell phone to get is the LG enV Touch. It is quite pricey however. The following is a review of the phone to help you decide.
The bottom line: TheLG enV Touch's combination of great design and top-notch features makesit one of the top Verizon Wireless Wireless phones we've ever seen. If the LG enV Touch is too pricey for you here are a couple less exensive options for you to chose from .


First the Casio Exilim, also on CNETS best choices for Verizon cell phones. If you don't mind its expensive cost, the CasioExilim C721 is a sleek yet durable phone with a great megapixel cameraand plenty of high-end features. ( Source CNET) 
Another great choices is the Samsung Knack . The price starts at $39.99 and the phone like the others on the list has some great features i think you will enjoy .
The Samsung Knack SCH-U310 is one of the best basic phones on the market. If you need a handset for making calls, you can't go wrong. ( Source CNET)
If you're willing to pay the smartphone data plan (50/ month extra), then my personal favorite is the RIM blackberry 7250 smartphone.  

The Blitz, a new messaging phone with slide–out QWERTY keyboard, is perfect for heavy texters or those who simply want to keep in touch. This device makes it a breeze to blog, web browse, or send messages with a touch of the My Messaging key. The bright, high resolution screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, and speakerphone are perfect for talking & expressing yourself with a phone that’s as unique as you are. The Blitz is Stereo Bluetooth® capable so you can listen to your favorite tunes or have a conversation hands–free. Verizon is offering this phone free the next three days if you sign with them!