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LG KE770 Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot–International Version with Warranty (Silver)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

LG KE770 Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version with Warranty (Silver)
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Manufacturer: LGIC
Amazon.com Product Description:
From its full stainless steel enclosure to its mirrored LCD screen that transforms into a high-quality color screen when the phone is activated, the candybar-style LG KE770 is set to capture the attention of mobile users who crave the perfect balance between design and technology. The super-slim design complements its high-tech functionality, which includes a 2.0-megapixel camera, tri-band GSM and EDGE data connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity with stereo music streaming, a 60 MB internal memory, and up to 2.5 hours of talk time.

This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides tri-band connectivity (900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.

Phone Features
The LG Shine KE770 is entirely about fashion, convenience, and usability. The ultra-thin, stylish slider design always keeps the unobtrusive internal antenna safely tucked away--always protected from snags or breaking, while the protective and alluring properties of stainless steel add to the phone's durability and style. The 256K-color, 176 x 220 display is hidden when inactive, a key feature to save battery life, or when keeping a low profile is a must. The phone has an internal 65 MB memory that can store up to 1000 contact entries, and you can also view the 50 most recent dialed/received/missed calls.

The KE770 has a digital audio player that's compatible with MP3 and AAC music files. The integrated Bluetooth technology (version 1.2) allows handsfree communication with a compatible headset as well as the ability to exchange files with another Bluetooth compatible device. And, with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

The phone's support for multimedia messaging means that text, photos, video, and audio can be sent with ease. When used in combination with the Shine's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. The built in MMS editor allows the user to create convenient messaging templates for fast MMS messages, as well as the usual ability to create SMS messaging templates. And to make messaging even easier on the Shine, the phone comes stock with built-in T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets--a definite plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

When you need to check your email, or browse the Web for the nearest movie theatre and showtimes, use the phone's advanced WAP 2.0 browser. Find what you need fast over the supported GPRS transfer protocol. And with the phone's built-in document viewer you can view and transport .ppt, .doc, .pdf, .xls, and .txt files. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the Shine including a calendar, an alarm clock, a calculator, a stopwatch timer, a digital note pad, and a vibrating alert alarm.

The MicroSD memory card slot will ensure that you will always have space for more. Connect the KE770 to a PC using the supplied USB cable and it will become a mass storage device. Drag and drop files such as music, photos, videos and more straight to the phone and you can carry them with you wherever you go. No software is required for the PC--simply plug and play. Other features include:

  • 2.0-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, flash, and video capture
  • Polyphonic real music ringtones (compatible with MP3 format)
  • Speakerphone, voice memo
  • Picture ID, ring ID
  • Streaming video formats supported: 3GPP, MPEG, H.263, Real Video
  • Web browser (WAP 2.0/xHTML)

Vital Statistics
The LG KE770 weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 4.1 x 1.8 x 0.4 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hours of talk time, and up to 200 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.

List Price: USD 299.99
Lowest New Price: USD 104.99
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Features:
  • Unlocked tri-band GSM cell phone compatible with 900/1800/1900 frequencies and EDGE/GPRS data capabilities
  • Sleek stainless steel phone with 2-megapixel camera; digital audio player; MicroSD memory expansion
  • Bluetooth 1.2 connectivity for both handsfree communication and stereo music streaming
  • Access to personal email; web browser; SMS/MMS/EMS messaging
  • Up to 2.5 hours of talk time, up to 200 hours (8.3 days) of standby time; backed by third party 1-year warranty
Brand: LG
Color: SILVER
Model: KE770 SILVER
Customer Reviews


On the Contrary..
This phone is not a bad phone, and the Hassle Free company it is shipped from is very responsive, cooperative and helpful. Its small, neat and cute. The one I received is durable, I have had mine for about over four months not. I did not get an instruction booklet with it- I received one in Spanish however the company emailed me a pdf of it in English. The only real con about this is NO Speaker phone, which I was a little bit upset about but what the heck. I like it. I use it as a mirror too.


Defective Cell phones
I got ripped off, I bougth two cell phones and they were both defective,the arrow buttons fell off the first day i used them. The phone is made out of cheap materials and the user interface is bad.The 2MP camera was the reason i got this cell phone, but trust me is bad ive seen cell phones with vga cameras that take better pictures then this phones 2MP camera.But what can you expect from a Mexican brand,if you are Looking for a cell phone buy a Nokia and dont buy it from this seller..Over all this is the worst internet buy i have ever made..

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HTC S710 Vox Unlocked Smartphone with 2 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot–U.S. Version with Warranty (Black/Silver)

Monday, September 29th, 2008

HTC S710 Vox Unlocked Smartphone with 2 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, MP3/Video Player, MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Black/Silver)
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Manufacturer: HTC
Product Description:
The HTC S710 smartphone is the most compact smartphone with semi auto-sliding full keyboard. It redefines the smartphone with its attractive and sleek design - yet it's much more than just a phone! The S710 is a multi-functional device and is the first smartphone to use the new Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard platform. The new Windows platform builds on the previous version by enhancing business and enterprise tools, and providing a richer interface for better user experience.This compact phone makes light work of email, web and calls - but is anything but lightweight. Making calls, writing and sending emails, and surfing the Internet are easy. You can also view your documents and PDFs while on the go, receive emails instantly through Direct Push, and stay connected with your contacts with Windows Live.Practical and versatile, the HTC S710 is an ideal business and pleasure device. Armed with an array of connection options, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth , you stay connected to the world. Also, slide out the full keyboard to make typing messages a snap. Take quality pictures and video with the 2.0 megapixel camera and view them on the large 2.4 screen. The features are endless with the HTC S710.Look sharp and be 'smart' with the HTC S710.
Amazon.com Product Description:
The HTC S710 smartphone is the most compact smartphone with semi auto-sliding full keyboard, and it's one of the first phones to offer the power of the Windows Mobile 6 Standard operating system (for non-touchscreen phones). Practical and versatile, the HTC S710 is ideal for today's business traveler on the go. The sliding QWERTY keyboard will help you type emails quickly and stay on top of your most important documents, and the screen automatically adjusts from portrait to landscape orientation. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for both communication headsets and stereo headphones, a 2-megapixel camera, and a bright 2.4-inch LCD screen. It communicates over GSM/GPRS networks and offers data service via the EDGE network as well as via Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) networks. This unlocked phone does not come with service or a SIM card.



The S710 offers both a traditional numeric keypad for one-handed use and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for two-handed use in landscape mode.
This new platform provides genuine mobile Office Outlook experience, greater control of Outlook Mobile Calendar, and an improved Internet Explorer Mobile browsing experience. It also offers greater interoperability with Exchange Server 2007, providing you with improved e-mail management (such as Fetch Mail and Set Flags), Out-of-Office assistant, and HTML e-mail viewing capabilities (see more on Windows Mobile 6 below).

The S710's 2.4-inch QVGA TFT LCD screen has a white LED backlighting, 240 x 320-pixel resolution, and 65,000 colors. It comes with a built-in memory of 128 MB of ROM and 64 MB of RAM, and it's expandable via MicroSD memory cards (which currently offer up to a 2 GB capacity). Other features include voice dial and command, loudspeaker for hands-free operation, an external antenna connector, and an 11-pin USB 2.0 port that doubles as an audio jack. And don't forget the S710's Wi-Fi capability, which makes high-speed data access a breeze via an 802.11g hotspot.

The Windows Media Player is compatible with a wide variety of digital audio formats (AMR/AAC/WAV/WMA/MP3). It also offers Bluetooth stereo audio support, enabling you to enjoy your music without any wires. The 2-megapixel digital camera captures still images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels--great for 8 x 10-inch prints, and other photo features include video capture, multi-shot stills, self-timer, and white balance controls.

Vital Statistics
The HTC S710 weighs 4.94 ounces and measures 4 x 1.97 x 0.73 inches. Its 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7 hours of talk time, and up to 175 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Powered by Windows Mobile 6



Windows Mobile 6 adds power to your mobile office with up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars.
 

Edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets on your phone, just as you would on your desktop/laptop PC.
Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6 updates the Windows Mobile 5 platform with a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file.

With Windows Mobile 6, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC's Microsoft Office suite. You'll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting--without affecting tables, images or text--as well as view PowerPoint presentations.

  • Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time.
  • With Excel Mobile, youÕre not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily.
  • PowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response.
  • After creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version.

All Windows Mobile 6 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way.

List Price: USD 399.99
Lowest New Price: USD 339.99
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Average Rating:
Features:
  • This is a quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 cell phone with GPRS/EDGE data capabilities
  • 2-megapixel digital camera with macro mode and video capture
  • Windows Mobile 6 standard platform with enhanced business and enterprise tools
  • Bluetooth wireless technology for easy data transfer and hands-free communication
  • Semi auto-sliding full keyboard for easy data input; up to 7 hours of talk time
Brand: HTC
Color: Silver
Model: S710 Vox
Release Date: 2007-06-03
Customer Reviews


please don't buy this phone

I just realized that I have the S710 not the S710 VOX. Everything else remains the same.

I have never written a review but I hate this phone so much I had to write it, I take care of my electronics and I am so angry that I have this phone. I bought this phone about 5 months ago. Let me list the reasons why this phone is the worst tech investment ever:
1. Sometimes my mail downloads, sometimes not.
2. When it does download, sometimes the whole message downloads, sometimes it downloads partially although my settings are for the full message.
3. And now i am getting an error message about low storage space that pops up every few minutes even though i have deleted almost everything on the phone.
4. This phone is a POWER HOG! One minute its fully charged, the next hours, maybe not even a whole day it's dead. And I have power saving settings on.
5. If you enter 3 numbers for the same contact, the name shows up 3 times, not just once w/ 3 numbers connected to it.
6. I e-mailed HTC tech help DAYS ago about the memory alert and I have not gotten any response yet.

AND I know someone else who got a touchscreen HTC at the same time that I got this phone. His touch screen already has stopped working. And he also takes care of his phone.

I just want to trash this phone with a bat but it costs 0.00! Although this phone has nice features, it is not easy to use and for the hassle that it is, it's not worth the money. HTC is not ready for prime time! Instead, get a blackberry, an i-phone, get a wire and two cups... anything else but an HTC. Or you'll be very sorry.


Best phone I've ever had!
I've had this phone for over a year and I love it! It's not without its faults, but overall you can beat it. Here are some of the things I'm not crazy about:

> No 2.5mm headphone jack, just the USB
> Sometimes a little slow/glitchy, but not bad.
> Only one, not very smart, alarm clock. This one is probably a small issue for most people, but I use my phone as an alarm clock a lot and it basically treats it like an appointment, so snooze options are really funky and I can't choose the tone. There's probably a program or something I could install, but it would have been nice to not have to mess with.
> The keyboard buttons are small, but I can navigate and type still with only a few errors. (I'm a guy with slender fingers, so someone with thicker fingers would probably have more of an issue.)

Otherwise, this is a great phone, but only for the casual user. I don't think business users would have tolerance for some of the features it lacks and for the money, you could get something more suited to your needs. But someone wanting a phone that's nicer than just a run-of-mill freebie from your provider, but not a full on, business intensive PDA/phone, then this is for you.

Call quality in any mode (handset, speaker, headset) is perfect, features are really good (Word, Excel, Adobe reader, etc.), Windows Media Player, etc.

Basically, I'm only shopping again because the kids got mine wet and it shorted out. It still works, but the battery life, which was amazing before (2-3 days of moderate use without charging), isn't what it used to be. I'll be trying to either fix my phone or replace it, but not changing models unless I really have too.


Best smartphone
I have had at least 10 different types of Smartphones. I have been using this phone for about 6 months and it is without question the best. The only negative--if you use the screen a lot, the battery life is not as strong as I would like. Every phone I have tried has this same problem.


Excelent Phone
excelent phone, i've had ppc-6700 and a treo 650.

what i like more about the htc is the size, is quite small almost to the size of a motorola a-1200, very practical and fast.

the downside is the lack of touchscreen


Awesome looking phone, quality appears great.. shiny, but its more like bronze than gold
This phone seemed soooooo awesome out of the box! It looks bodacious! It feels like high quality. You turn it on and its easy to use, sounds good, and has a great speakerphone.

But here are a couple problems I had with the phone...

Poor reception! About 3 or 4 times in the first 2 weeks of owning this phone, my reception would cut out for hours at a time no matter where I was in town.

ALARM PROBLEMS!!! I set an alarm for everyday when I wake up. Well I switched shifts so I disable the alarm on the phone... but it still wouldn't shut off!!! Every day it went off at the same time no matter how many times I deleted the alarm! and if the phone is locked it's very hard to shut the alarm off before you want to throw the phone against the wall.... Also it would activate the alarm about 50 times in the same moment, causing the device to freeze and no way to reset it, unless you take the battery out. WHICH CAN BE VERY FRUSTRATING when you're trying to sleep in.

I have read in online posts that this has happens to lots of S710 owners.

Everything else is great! good wi-fi, calls, etc.


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Samsung F250 Brand New Unlocked

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Samsung F250 Brand New Unlocked
Manufacturer: Samsung
Product Description:
Samsung continues to expand its music phone line-up. Now, with a new, stylish and affordable Samsung F250 Music Slider. Comes equipped with a metallic keyboard, FM Radio, dedicated music player control keys on the front, good quality speaker and up to 2GB memory card support for your audio tracks.
Lowest New Price: USD 155.00
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Average Rating:
Features:
  • GSM 900, 1800, 1900MHz + EDGE connectivity
  • 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom
  • FM Radio
  • Bluetooth 2.0 A2DP
  • MicroSD (up to 2GB) memory card support
Brand: Samsung
Color: ICE BLUE
Model: f250
Customer Reviews


Good enough phone
Pros: looks awesome, easy to use, FM radio
Cons: screen resolution, no car charger

This is a great looking phone with bare-bone features. You can find the car charger thru a little digging on Google on similar Samsung phones offered in US. Since this phone is European, you won't see it around town at all.


beautiful with a mirror finish
I bought the black color phone about a month ago and it's really nice and sleek. It has a shiny black finish on the front, silver on the sides, and a nice design on the back. It comes with two battery covers: one that is plain and one that has a flowery design.

It has an FM radio which is cool, but I hate the headphone that comes with it. You have to use the included headphone because it has the antenna in it. My grief with it is that you have to stick it in the hole in your ear and after 5 minutes it starts hurting. It has a rubber nub on the metal part of the headphone, but it still hurts. Other than that the sound is good.

It says that it has a speaker phone, but it is not really loud. I can only use it when I am in bed and all is quiet.

The camera quality is horrible, but again it is only 1.3 megapixels. It has a designated camera button on the side of the phone and you have to take the picture landscape. When you want to take the picture, you simply have to press that button again. But I didn't buy the phone for its camera capabilities.

The screen really picks up fingerprints and oil from your face but is easy to clean. I bought the screen protector so it's a little bit better.

The sound quality of the music player is pretty good and it has a music button near the camera button on the side of the phone. On the front of the phone it has designated rewind, forward, play and pause buttons so you don't have to go searching for it.

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Sony Ericsson W810i Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, Memory Stick Duo–International Version with No Warranty (Black)

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Sony Ericsson W810i Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, Memory Stick Duo--International Version with No Warranty (Black)
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson Mobile
Product Description:
The W810i Walkman is a powerful music player with everything you need for a mobile music lifestyle. A digital music player, FM radio, music management software and accessories to make music listening pure pleasure.In addition, the 2-megapixel camera takes excellent photos - and if you need to catch some action, the W810i has video, too. When you want to go online, the W810i has a full-function Internet browser and all the messaging you need to send pictures, video and sounds. EDGE gives the W810i the speed you need.
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Sony Ericsson W800 was a big hit. Now, here comes the sequel, the W810. All the same great Walkman features are here, along with robust phone functions, but now you get quad-band GSM, a larger and brighter display, and perhaps most importantly, support for EDGE high speed data. In addition to a powerful and easy-to-use Walkman music player, the W810 boasts a 2-megapixel auto-focus camera with flash, a Memory Stick Duo card slot, Bluetooth, and a speakerphone. Simply put, this baby's loaded.



Big screen, big features, big fun. View an interactive demonstration of the W810. You can also check out the W810 video.

Dedicated music control buttons make for easy listening.


Transfer songs to your W810 with the included Disc2Phone software.

Two megapixels of camera goodness.
Design
The W810 follows a long tradition of beautifully designed and crafted phones from Sony Ericsson. The same candy-bar style that graced the W800 is here, as is the horizontally-oriented camera unit on the back of the phone, allowing you to hold the phone just as you would a camera when you're taking pictures. The W810's screen sports 176 x 220 pixel resolution with support for 262,000 colors. Quick access buttons below the screen make it easy to control the phone's Walkman music features, while a five-way center button controls most of the phone's menus and features.

The W810 contains 20 MB of embedded memory, but as mentioned, a Memory Stick Duo slot is provided, and it also supports Pro Duo cards, giving you storage capacities of 2 GB and beyond. Of course, there's also a port for the phone's included stereo headset. USB and infrared data ports are provided, as well, and the phone supports USB mass storage so you can simply plug the phone into your computer and drag and drop files into the phone's memory using the included Disc2Phone PC application. To top it all off, the W810's camera flash can double as a flashlight.

Calling Features
The W810's phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your contacts as easy as saying their names, while the built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Polyphonic ringtones are included and you can also use MP3 and AAC music files as ringtones. A cool application called Music DJ even lets you mix your own ringtones. Meanwhile, picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. For those times you want to keep things discreet, there's a vibrate ringer mode. And because the W810 is Bluetooth-enabled, you can use a variety of headsets and handsfree kits for total wireless freedom when you're on the go.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
If you're looking for a mobile productivity partner, the W810 has you covered. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, and sound via MMS messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging possibilities. The phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP protocols, while the included Access NetFront Web Browser allows you to surf full HTML web sites. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the W810, as it supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the high speed EDGE data protocol. When used with your carrier data plan and the phone's Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the W810, including a voice memo recorder, a to-do list, a calculator, a calendar and an alarm clock. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, which lets you synchronize your PC-based calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your W810.

Imaging and Entertainment
The W810 is a Walkman phone, and that means it offers a great mobile music experience. Load up your favorite songs in MP3 or AAC format on a memory card and listen to your heart's content. The user-friendly music player application also includes a "Music Mode" that shuts down the phone functions so you can listen on an airplane or anytime you don't want to accept calls. Meanwhile, Digital Mega Bass and stereo widening combine to enhance your listening experience. There's even an FM radio for catching the big game or your favorite stations. The radio also supports reception of digital song information from radio stations.

And don't forget about that powerful 2-megapixel camera, which features something most camera phones lack -- autofocus. Finally, you can get consistently great shots from any distance, shots that rival the quality of a dedicated digital camera. The camera also features an LED flash and a 4x digital zoom, and it can capture video, as well. Dedicated controls on the side of the unit will make you forget you're holding a phone in your hand.

And what about gaming? This phone is definitely geared for the mobile fun fanatic, as it supports widescreen and 3D games. The W810 comes preloaded with several games and more are downloadable from Sony Ericsson.

Vital Statistics
The Sony Ericsson W810 weighs 3.49 ounces and measures 3.94 x 1.81 x .77 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours of digital talk time, and up to 350 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.


List Price: USD 299.99
Lowest New Price: USD 234.99
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Average Rating:
Features:
  • Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and EDGE/GPRS data capabilities
  • Walkman music player and styling--supports MP3 and AAC digital audio files and includes FM radio
  • 2-megapixel camera with video capture, Memory Stick Duo expansion, USB connectivity
  • Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for handsfree communication; speakerphone
  • Up to 8 hours of talk time, up to 350 hours of standby time
Brand: Sony Ericsson
Color: Black
Model: W810
Customer Reviews


Overall a good quality phone
I've had this phone for a couple years and overall its a pretty good phone. It feels and looks well constructed, although I do not care much for the few orange color buttons and screen. The screen itself is a decent size and good quality. Sony Ericson phones are typically the best for talk and standby time, and this one is no different, with something like 8-9 hours talk time. I don't use my cell phone that often, and I frequently found that when I did pull out my old nextel phone to use, it was dead. This sony phone typically still has some juice left for me to make my calls.

I got this phone for about 0 with a 2 year contract through AT&T. I got the cheapest rollover minutes plan, which if you are like me, and you don't use your phone alot for calls, you will save up a redicously large amount of minutes, for up to 12 months. (you lose rollover minutes that are beyond 12 months).

There were also 3 separate rebates that were supposed to take the phone down to (asin:B000FSJYQ8), but as I'm sure they expect, it was so difficult, I simply forgot to send them in. You need the bar code on the box for each rebate and purchase receipts, and one had to be sent in within 30 days, and another in the fourth month, and another in the fifth month. Still 0 for this phone when it was new was pretty good, especially considering that it was otherwise selling for 0-500 when it was new.

The phone sports a 2mp camera, and an mp3 player, two devices I really wanted in my phone. I bought a GB card for the phone and downloaded all my mp3's to the phone. The software for that comes for the downloading the files, is not very good, but it got the job done. The speaker for this phone for both calls and music is awful, especially considering this is a walkman phone. My 5 year old nextel phone had a far superior speaker. I don't like earbuds, so I didn't really test the ones that came with the phone. However hooked up with a pair of headphones, my mp3's sound pretty good. Strangely, the music volume always seems to return to a default level, and I have to keep raising the volume.

The 2mp camera works well, and frankly I cannot tell the difference between pictures taken with it and my supposedly superior 8mp sony camera. Both devices take good pictures. This phone has about a 5 second delay between taking pictures though, which I found to be a bit much. It also takes video. With the 2GB card I purchased, even with all my downloaded music, I still have more then enough room for taking pictures and videos. Without purchasing a memory card though, there is very little internal memory, something like 30mb. You will need a memory card to take full advantage of the this phone's camera and music features.

The phone is too small, and only comes about half way down my cheek. I miss my flip phone here, and am considering going back to one. The buttons are also a bit too small, however they are raised, providing good tactile feel.

The biggest problem I had, is that in the first year my phone got a blank white screen. I contacted Sony Ericson and they said it was a software glitch. The phone was incapable of downloading the software updates and fixes, so I had to send it in. I got back in a reasonable amount of time, however, it was a refurbished phone, and not the one I sent in. Still, since getting back, the phone has worked fine.


I got and iPhone and sometimes miss my old w810i
I had this phone for over two years, and I have to say is one of the best I've ever had. No complains for the technology of that time.

-The camera is better than the one in the iPhone.
-Although the software for transferring music to it is quite slow (and the USB connection too), the Walkman application is very good, and audio quality for music is good too.
-Web surfing? It is fine using Opera Mini and also using the phone's own browser for looking at the mobile versions of some web pages.
-I also used it for getting driving directions and looking for places, using the Google Maps application for mobile.
-The same for e-mail using the Gmail application.
-As a phone, I never had a problem making or receiving calls where there was coverage. Great reception and audio quality.

To me, the best phone from that era (2006).


HUGE DISSAPOINTMENT
I PURCHASED THIS PHONE AND IT IS NOT FUNCTIONING. I SENT AN EMAIL WITH MY SITUATION AND HAVE NOT GOTTEN A REPLY. EVERY YEAR I PURCHASE FROM AMAZON AND THIS IS THE FIRST I HAVE EVER RECEIVED SUCH SERVICE. I PAID FOR THIS PHONE AND NOW I AM STUCK WITH IT. UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT RECEIVE THE PHONE UNTIL AFTER THE RETURN TIME. I AM PRESENTLY NOT IN THE US AND HAD TO WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE COULD HAVE BROUGHT IT FOR ME. I AM NOW LOOKING FOR A SONY ERICSSON STORE THAT CAN HELP ME TO REPAIR IT. I STILL NEED HELP ON THIS


My 2 yr contract is up and I don't want a new phone
I got this phone 2 yrs ago becase of the MP3 and radio.(You'll need to purchase more memory.) I love, love, love it. I plug it in to my car stereo every day, the sound quality is awesome and the radio is also nice. The picture quality from the camera is excellent. Call quality is excellent; although, I wish the speaker was a bit louder. Besides that, I haven't had a problem in 2 years. Normally, I'm an electronics junkie, and can't wait to get a new phone after my contract has expired, but I'm going to keep this one until it's on it's last legs.


Feature packed phone!!
This is one amazing phone. I've had it for close to 3 years now and I'm very happy with it's durability and the features. I use every feature on this phone and it's amazing how versatile it is. Since it's an unlocked phone, if you get the cheap internet with your phone service provider, you can do even more. I pay .99 a month for internet from T-Mobile. With that, you can do push email, instant messanging (using the web, so it does not count as text messages), browse the web using the downloadable Opera Mini Browser (it's free to download). You can download programs for free from the Sony Website such as Google Maps. I've used this many times to get directions to places. It has a fm radio (downside is you have to attach an antenna to hear it, which is annoying), great as an mp3 player (once you add a memory stick to it, I added an 8GB one, which you can store thousands of songs on it), It has a flashlight, which I find very handy at times.

The way the menu's and the settings are organized on the phone it's very easy to get used to. Before having a Sony Ericsson phone, I've had 6 phones from different manufacturers and I find the Sony to be so easy to figure out.

I also have dropped this phone over 50 times easily on many various surfaces and heights. With the exception to the scratches, it still works great.

The BAD side of this phone..
the size of the screen is too small to browse the web comfortably, if you want fast internet you will not get it with this, cannot stream video from the web, the camera is not good in low lighting because the flash is weak. The operating system of the phone seems to lag at times.

For the price of this phone now, around 0 (if you check on ebay), it's very well worth it. I paid a lot more for it at the time it came out, but no regrets.

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Sony Ericsson C902a Unlocked Cell Phone - US Version with Full U.S Warranty (Swift Black)

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Sony Ericsson C902a Unlocked Cell Phone - US Version with Full U.S Warranty (Swift Black)
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson Mobile
Product Description:
The C902 Cyber-shot phone is made for great pictures. The slide-out lens cover activates the 5-megapixel camera. Adjust settings via onscreen touch keys. If you have people in your photo, activate Face detection. Your C902 will automatically find and focus on a face. Don't let poor lighting stop you. For still pictures, the photoflash automatically fires when needed. The flash can be used in BestPic mode and for videos too. Share your life. With your C902 you get your own personal blog. Post your pictures or videos in seconds, for all to see. Connectivity - Bluetooth technology, Modem, Synchronization, USB support, and USB mass storage Design - Auto rotate, Navigation key, and Picture wallpaper Internet - Web browser, RSS feeds, and Access NetFront Web Browser Messaging - Email, Instant and Picture messaging (MMS), Predictive text input, Sound recorder, and Text messaging (SMS) Organizer - Contacts, Alarm clock, Calendar, Calculator, Flight mode, Notes, Phone book, Stopwatch, Tasks, and Timer Networks - EDGE, GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, UMTS 2100, and HSDPA Dimensions - 4.3 x 1.9 x 0.4 (108x49x10.5mm) Weight - 107.0 grams, 3.8 ounces
List Price: USD 499.99
Lowest New Price: USD 389.95
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Features:
  • Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900
  • 5+ Megapixel Camera, A2DP, Bluetooth, Calendar, Camera, Candy Bar Form, Edge, Email Client, FM Radio, High-Speed Data GPRS, Megapixel Camera, Memory Card Slot, MP3, Smartphone, US Warranty, Video Capture, Video Clip, Voice Dialing
Brand: Sony Ericsson
Color: Black
Model: C902USBK
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HTC Touch Cruise (EU, English, GPS)

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

HTC Touch Cruise (EU, English, GPS)
Binding: Electronics
Manufacturer: HTC
Product Description:
The HTC Touch Cruise is sleek, stylish, and compact, but big on features and with an LCD screen size that gives you an excellent multimedia experience in a mobile device. Featuring HTC's innovative TouchFLO interface, the Touch Cruise is extremely easy to use. Using ordinary finger gestures, you can quickly browse through e-mails, web pages, messages, music, and images, making navigation a breeze.Live HTC Home vibrantly displays important information, such as real-time weather updates and a large easy-to-view clock. A quick application launcher provides easy access to favorite programs. HTC Home also gives you quick access to ring tone settings making it easy to adjust device sounds and alerts on the fly. The dynamic 3D Touch Cube interface enables you to quickly call contacts, open applications, listen to music, and browse media files.Built-in GPS functionality and the included software enable you to find the fastest route to your direction, locate restaurants and services on the way, and never get lost. Avoid traffic and delays, and take detours to visit points of interest and local attractions.
Lowest Used Price: USD 380.00
Lowest New Price: USD 549.99
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Average Rating:
Features:
  • popular TouchFLO interface
  • GPS
  • camera to 3mp
  • added triband 3G support
  • increased the speed to a 400mhz processor with 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Brand: HTC
Model: Cruise
Customer Reviews


Extremely slow graphics performance
This devices graphics performance is terrible.

Scrolling through city maps displayed by GPS navigation software is very slow, but I wouldn't call in unusable.

Scrolling through web-pages is so slow that I don't consider web-browsing a usable feature. If you exclusively access websites that are optimized for handheld devices (i.e. don't require extensive scrolling) then it is bearable.

You can play video's, but at framerates that are so low that I can't imagine anyone actually watching a video with this device.

Playing 3D games is impossible.

According to the specifications I feel this device should be a lot faster. As it is I feel I've spent a lot of money on something only half usable. If I ever buy a HTC product again, I will take a lot closer look at it then I did this time.


Gorgeous
Simply . . . it's a full device for me. all what i can say . . . it's better than iPhone alot.


HTC Cruise Review - awesome phone
Excellent phone. I did a lot of research looking for a smart phone. I narrowed it down to the Moto Q, Samsung Blackjack, and the Cruise and am very happy with my choice. Before this, I had an HP 6515 - my favorite features were the reset button and it's heft - you could use it to settle a dispute or prevent a car from rolling down the hills of Portland.
** The Cruise has been a very stable phone. It fits in my pocket, I can turn the LCD sideways (soft key) to get a landscape view. A Resco keyboard makes data entry simple and straightforward (although a wee bit less accurate than a hard keyboard).
** My biggest concern was compatibility with my carrier (as this is an unlocked phone). I was amazed that it worked out of the box with T-Mobile. Phone service works fine. EDGE (T-Mobile) in US is ok. But, best of all, this phone works very well in both Japan and Korea where they have proprietary protocols (PHS, PDC, Docomo 3G, and CDMA) - so this is truly a world phone.
** It gets better. Last week, I used Google map to walk around Shinjuku, Japan and Chaechon City, Korea. Got right to my location. Built-in TomTom GPS works great (one free city, others cost). I live in Portland and use this feature extensively. WiFi, Bluetooth (mono and stereo), FM radio, etc. all work just fine. Battery life is ok, but needs to be managed. The interface is a bit clunky, but can be programmed, so there are work arounds.
** Overall, I rate this phone very high - it beats the iPhone, Moto Q, Blackjack, Blackberry and other smart phones by a mile (my personal opinion). I am very happy with this product.


Excellent but....
It's very complete phone with a lot of application but it's too slow and teh quality of the product is not the best.


Some love it; Some hate it; Most should wait just a little longer
On paper, this phone has superior hardware and technical specifications compared to most other phones. It also has a current price that's much more than the iPhone and many other phones or pocket PCs. Unfortunately, with this phone, the software provided doesn't come close to taking full advantage of the hardware.

The video and other processing performance is sub-par and worse than earlier models of HTC phones. Though they supplied the hardware, HTC didn't include the driver software necessary to take advantage of this phones high-end processor potential. Primary processing speed is slower than many other phones (even when compared to phones with slower and cheaper CPU's) because of the driver issues and the fact that the new iPhone type user interface (called TouchFlo), is first-generation-clunky. If you aren't particularly interested in watching a lot of video on your phone, the video driver problem is of no consequence. However, the slower TouchFlo interface may be an irritant (four taps on the icon to open a program instead of one). For such an expensive product with a relatively fast processor, it should outperform every other phone on the market . . . but it doesn't come close.

Initially, HTC wouldn't commit to providing updated software to solve the performance problems. Very recently an HTC executive noted that HTC had changed its mind and will eventually provide "video acceleration software," as an alternative to providing better video drivers, and software as an update for the Touch Cruise. Unfortunately, when I called, HTC would not provide an estimated release date for the updates.

I'm not a big Apple fan, but with the iPhone 3G due out in July of 2008,I think most that are interested in this phone should wait a little longer to spend so much money.

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Nokia E71 Unlocked Cell Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, 3G, Media Player, GPS - U.S. Version with Warranty (Gray)

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Nokia E71 Unlocked Cell Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, 3G, Media Player, GPS - U.S. Version with Warranty (Gray)
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Manufacturer: Nokia
Product Description:
Making the most of your day at work and away, Nokia E71 is mobile efficiency, beautifully styled.
Amazon.com Product Description:
The latest email-optimized device from the Nokia E-series, the sleek and slender Nokia E71 makes it easy to stay on top of your email inbox with a full QWERTY keyboard and support for corporate communication via Microsoft Exchange. It's ready to run on 3G networks here in the U.S. (850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots.



The svelte stainless steel Nokia E71 keeps you mobilized with a broad range of personal and professional messaging needs.
Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), built-in A-GPS and Nokia Maps application, and up to 10.5 hours of talk time on standard GSM networks.

This U.S version of the unlocked Nokia E71 can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.

Phone Features
With a stainless steel case, etched graphics, and cool metallic finish, the Nokia E71 is as stylish as it is functional. It's complemented by a 2.4-inch LCD screen with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and support for 16 million colors. The full QWERTY keyboard makes it easy to compose and respond to email with just one hand. It features intelligent input with auto-completion, auto-correction, and learning capability for fast and error-free typing. The E71 also offers two customizable Home Screen views with active stand-by plug-ins and application shortcuts for fast and easy switching betweenbusiness and personal modes. This phone has a 110 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size).

The Nokia E71 comes fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded. You'll enjoy reliable real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as be able to download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to the device.

The Nokia E71 also supports email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, it supports the Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email solution as well as third party email solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile.



In addition to fulfilling your corporate needs, the E71 offers a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, multi-formate digital audio/video player, and sterel Bluetooth streaming.
In addition to serving entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, the Nokia E71 comes fully equipped with a robust suite of enterprise grade features, including a built-in encryption functionality for both the device memory and for the memory card. The phone also includes integrated mobile VPN support that gives mobile professionals access to their company intranet, and device lock and wipe to protect corporate information.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and sharing of contacts and calendar events. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.



The E71 measures 0.39 inches thin.
The 3.2-megapixel camera offers a wealth of high-end photography features, including autofocus, a digital zoom, LED flash, white balance modes, center-weighted auto exposure, multiple scene modes, and a self timer. The phone's main camera can also capture video clips up to 320 x 240 pixels (at 15 frames per second) at up to 1 hour in length, and it offers several adjustments including scene and white balance. Additionally, the E71 has a secondary, lower resolution camera on the front (QCIF resolution, 128 x 96) that can be used for making video calls (requires compatible network).

Take your media with you when you're out on the go. With the built-in RealPlayer software, you can stream and download your favorite content onto the phone, giving you access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment updates. Or sync up with your PC and play the music and movies stored on your hard drive. It's compatible with a wide variety of digital audio formats (including MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, abd WMA). You can listen to your favorite radio programs via the integrated FM radio, and the Visual Radio feature lets you see information about songs or artists.

View web pages as they were originally intended with the integrated Nokia Web Browser, which enables you to zoom out to a full screen view of the entire page using the Mini Map feature. Find the section you want and then zoom in to the content you need. The text instantly adjusts to the size of your screen. The browser also keeps a history of your browsing so you can quickly get back to where you started.

The integrated A-GPS and preinstalled Nokia Maps help you explore and locate new places, whether in another country or just around the corner. With access to more than 15 million points of interest, you can locate and navigate to the most interesting sights, bars or restaurants wherever you are. You can also send map excerpts and routes to friends by MMS or save map screen shots to the gallery.

Other features include:

  • Advanced contacts database: multiple number and e-mail details per contact, contacts with images
  • Speaker dependent and speaker independent voice dialling
  • Voice recorder
  • 2.5 mm Nokia AV connector
  • Up to 18 hours of music playback
  • Synchronize music with Windows Media Player
  • Streaming media (audio - .rm, .eAAC+; video - .3gp, mp4, .rm)
  • Email protocols: IMAP, POP, SMTP; IMAP IDLE support
  • Messaging: SMS, MMS (distribution lists for messaging; text-to-speech message reader)
  • Infrared and USB connectivity
  • Support for local and remote SyncML synchronization, iSync, Intellisync, ActiveSync
  • Organization tools: alarm clock, calendar, to-do list, active notes
  • Flash Lite 3.0 and Java MIDP 2.0
  • Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Built for Messaging, Inside and Out
Enjoy full access to business and personal email, even when you're away from your desk. Nokia E71 includes an improved email application that offers impressive new features and reduces the number of clicks needed to perform common tasks. The Nokia E71 includes an enhanced email setup Wizard that helps configure your email accounts. You can set up most popular Internet email (IMAP/POP protocols) accounts in just a few clicks. Business email (e.g., Mail for Exchange) can also be set up if additional details are entered.

Chat with friends and colleagues on the move with instant messaging applications such as Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! GO, just like you would on your computer. The first thing you need to do is install Messenger, which is free of charge, and available via download. Select Menu > Download! > Windows Live.

Home Screen
Keep the information and features that are important to you at your fingertips. You can define two separate Home screens for different purposes, such as one Home screen for work and another for free time. Your personal Home screen can contain shortcuts to leisure features such as your personal email, FM radio, MP3 player, and camera. To change from one home screen to another, scroll to the Switch Mode shortcut and press the scroll key.

There are three different areas on the Home screen: an application area that provides shortcuts to your favorite applications, an information area that lets you know about events such as upcoming calendar entries, and a notification area that alerts you to events such as missed calls.

One-Handed Typing
The new narrow design of the Nokia E71 makes one-handed typing possible. Every key on the device is reachable with one hand, and the intelligent user interface allows for key functions to be preformed with one hand. It features intelligent technology for text recognition, which can be enabled by the user. The technology is the QWERTY version of technology found on other Nokia devices. It features auto completion, auto correction, and the ability to learn. Open a new message and type "Thnks." The missing letter is filled in: "Thanks."

The Nokia E71 also features long press capabilities. You can type numbers or other characters behind the Fn key by simply long pressing the corresponding key. For instance, long pressing the "R" key to type the number "1."

Vital Statistics
The Nokia E71 weighs 4.44 ounces and measures 4.49 x 2.24 x 0.39 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10.5 hours of talk time on GSM networks (4.5 hours on 3G networks), and up to 17 days (400+ hours) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as U.S. 3G networks (850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA).

List Price: USD 449.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 351.56
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Average Rating:
Features:
  • Unlocked quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 cell phone with US 3G compatibility (850/1900 UMTS/HSDPA) and EDGE data capabilities; backed by third party 1-year warranty
  • Svelte, stylish mobile email device in gray with access to corporate communication via Microsoft Exchange
  • Full QWERTY keyboard with intelligent input for easy one-handed typing; quick access to PIM and email applications
  • 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder; stereo Bluetooth; GPS with Nokia Maps; Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g); MicroSD expansion
  • Up to 10.5 hours of GSM talk time, up to 400+ hours (17 days) of standby time; measures 4.49 x 2.24 x 0.39 inches (HxWxD) and weighs 4.44 ounces
Special Features: nv:Cellular Technology^GSM|Cellular Technology^GPRS|Cellular Technology^EDGE|Cellular Technology^HSDPA|Cellular Technology^HSCSD|Bluetooth Enabled^Yes|Talk Time^Up to 10 hours 30 minutes|Internet Browser^WAP 2.0|Band / Mode^GSM 1900|Band / Mode^GSM 1800|Band / Mode^GSM 850|Band / Mode^GSM 900|Band / Mode^GPRS: Class 32, 100kbps|Band / Mode^Edge: Class 32, 296 kbps|Band / Mode^3G HSDPA, 3.6 MBPS|Short Messaging Service (SMS)^Yes|Total Memory^110MB|Expansion Type^microSD|Locked^No
Brand: Nokia
Color: Gray
Model: E71
Release Date: 2008-07-01
Customer Reviews


Great phone
Alright, I finally bought one a month ago based on the reviews here. This is my first smart phone. I considered iPhone and N96 before finally settling for E71. Here is why: I realized that what I really wanted was connectivity on the run (or walk ;)) - not necessarily watching movies or doing demos to others on what my phone can do. I wanted a phone that can do many things pretty well, and not just some things absolutely the best. I also wanted a phone that lets me add applications that I (as opposed to AT&T and Apple) want/allow. And I didnt want to go bankrupt buying/using that phone. E71 satisfies all (well, except the demo part: I ended up demoing it a few times ;)).

Coming to the phone itself - it has an unvelievable set of features -

* Connectivity options - You name it, it has it(Bluetooth - including stereo headset support infrared, Wifi, 3G, Edge). You can connect to Wifi networks that requires encryption (I configured WEP) or browser-based authentication.

* A GPS with A-GPS support - meaning fast GPS lock. Not sure if you need(I have) data plan to use it. You can disable it, though, and use just the plain GPS.

* Decent email client (setting up gmail took all of 1 minute - just enter your user name and passwd). But you should try Nokia's new push email service (free for now - not sure how long), it is much better. Emails show up on your phone even before Gmail web ui shows it (same case with built-in email client as well). Both has no html support (yet).

* It can sync up with outlook on your windows PC using Nokia Suite, and it can connect to Exchange using active sync (though I havent checked this myself - my employer doesnt allow me to).

* It plays all kinds of media files (audio is decent, and the speaker loud enough) and youtube.

* It has a very good browser with flash support (and you can watch You Tube videos)

* it has internet telephony support(meaning you dont need any additional software if you have SIP account with any provider)

* it has tonnes of other applications (free and paid) that you can download from Nokia's own or various Symbian S60 websites. Fring (chat/voip client for google talk, skype, etc), Google Maps (with street view), Yahoo Go, etc are some must-have applications available free. Ability to be on Skype all-day (of course, if you have data plan) can save you a lot of money, if you make/receive international calls (you can make skype-skype free or skype-phone for lower rates without using your minutes)

* You can add more memory using micro SDHC card and applications can be installed on phone memory or card

* Good battery life (at least to my expectations) - with wifi and 3G turned on, push-email set to immediate notification, Fring running always and lots of browsing, I get through 2 days. With 3G turned off (using edge), push-email at immediate notification and moderate browsing, I have now gone 3 days and battery has 40% charge left.

* Looks - One of the best looking (still feature-rich) phones (much better than N95, but nowhere near an iPhone) out there. It is very thin, and is probably smaller than iPhone.

* Finally, it has a full qwerty keyboard which is very very very usable - never thought I could do that on a phone.

For the negative side, I must say that the Wifi reach is not as good as my laptop (meaning, I can get fairly good signal on laptop, but E71 wont get any) - but then you cant really compare the high-power laptop to a low-power cellphone. Also the phone has a 2.5mm audio jack (not 3.5mm, as your regular headsets would use) - you will have to get a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter if you are particular about that favorite headset of yours.

Overall, I recommend the phone. With the AT&T's Media Unlimited (just per month, instead of that iPhone requires), I am enjoying the new phone. My days have changed - for the better!


This phone is amazing but not perfect
I have been a dedicated Nokia supporter for a few years now. Started with a Nokia 7610, then switched to n80i and finally about a month or so ago purchased THE E71-2. To me there is absolutely no comparison between a blackberry and an e71, however it could not be perfect. Two major downfalls are:
1. Does not work on Tmobile 3G network in continental US, which is a huge factor for current Tmobile users. Just have to settle for EDGE right now or use AT&T
2. No standard 3.5mm headphone jack, so unfortunately you won't be able to use your favorite headphones.
Other than that it is an absolute iPhone and Blackberry killer


Why compare to iPhone?
Only had my E71 for a few days now, but I'm incredibly impressed. The biggest concern I have is the number of people in this forum comparing the E71 to the iPhone. E71 is NOT an iPhone, it was not INTENDED to compete with the iPhone, and it is not fair to compare it with the iPhone! So many people are talking about what the iPhone has that the E71 hasn't, what about the things the E71 has that the iPhone hasn't?...like a beautiful steel case, video calling, a removable memory card, RELIABLE 3G connectivity, etc, etc? If all you people want an iPhone so bad, then why not just get one unlocked/jailbroken and let the rest of us evaluate hand held devices on their own merits?
The best features of the E71 are its sleek and elegant form factor, the aforementioned steel case, the 100% customizable interface, and the availability & support for third-party applications.


not bad
The camera is awful and the quality of the image is THE WORST. Even the camera available in wal-mart is much better than this. Even the web browser and the other features are not good.

Overall not up to the expectations.


Not worth the hassle
I did lots (and lots and lots) of research on the e71, which was my choice to replace a Blackberry Pearl I'd had for a couple years. I needed to buy unlocked because 1.) my BB died one day, and 2.) I'm stuck on T-mobile. Because iPhones aren't "officially" unlocked, I settled on this e71, which seems to be Nokia's iPhone alternative.

After the giddiness of having a new phone wore off, I became more and more disappointed in this phone. It is certainly no iPhone (which my wife has), and isn't much better than my old Blackberry. Call quality is the best feature. That's about it.

Because Nokia has not updated the firmware for North American versions (e71-2 models, i.e. this one I bought from Amazon), there are a number of very annoying bugs in the operating system. Strike 1: The OS routinely crashes and reads "Memory Full" when it definitely is not full, and the only way to stop the warning screens from appearing is to reboot. Strike 2: The enclosed app for corporate email, called "Mail for Exchange" was so bad and difficult to configure that my IT guy and I finally gave up and bought a RoadSync application that works OK. (As a comparison, it took my wife approximately 3 minutes to configure her iPhone for corporate MS Exchange email.) Strike 3: The phone sometimes makes an awful popping sound when playing keypad tones or application chimes, It is like the clicking and popping sound you get when speakers overload or get too much signal. Others have experienced this on the Nokia support boards, as well, and it may be a hardware issue.

OS bugs aside, there are also significant hardware disadvantages of this piece compared with the iPhone. The screen isn't wide enough to see a full line of sender, date, and email subject on the screen. You have to guess sometimes at what the message might be. This makes the chances of opening SPAM from the coporate server a lot greater, in my experience. The camera is merely adequate, and mine casts a purple hue to all pictures -- not uncommon, according to other users. I can manually set it to Sepia mode and it looks better, but that's a pain. My wife's iPhone takes great photos as is.

By far the most annoying "feature" of this phone is in setting up ring tones and alert tones. In the Blackberry, you can indicate how many times you want a tone to ring. It seems that, in this Nokia, it's either ON or OFF. Sometimes I want an alert to ring once, and that's it. Maybe a single chime to let me know about an email or something. The sounds on the e71 just keep going and going until you manually silence them.

I bought this phone mainly because I thought Nokia had a reputation for quality and solid phones. It also had a full size, real qwerty keyboard, which I prefer to the screen-based keyboard of the iPhone. The construction of the phone is solid. It has nice build quality. It's pretty. But this and the qwerty keyboard benefit doesn't make this phone worth all the trouble of the other numerous issues.

My T-Mobile contract is up in February, and I'm headed to the Apple Store to get an iPhone unless Nokia updates the e71 firmware for N. America. I'll end up selling this one on eBay for a loss, and I'll be happy as a clam to get rid of it. Overall, my experience with the phone as my main corporate and personal communicator has been at the most satisfactory. My apologies to all the Nokia fanatics out there, but the iPhone beats this brick by a mile.

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Samsung I90016GBEUSLV i900 Omnia 16GB Unlocked Phone - International Version with No U.S Warranty (Modern Black)

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Samsung I90016GBEUSLV i900 Omnia 16GB Unlocked Phone - International Version with No U.S Warranty (Modern Black)
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Manufacturer: Samsung
Product Description:
The Samsung OMNIA allows you to switch seamlessly, with a stroke of your finger, between Microsoft Outlook email and productivity applications that replicate the look and feel of a PC. Based on the most up to date Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system, Samsung OMNIA gives users a mobile extension to their PC experience, with access to MS Office documents such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word. For ease of navigation, an optical mouse similar to those on laptop computers offers improved usability and one-handed control. MultiCodec support for DivX, Xvid and other video formats eliminates the hassle of file format conversions. Samsung OMNIA also comes with a 5-Megapixel CMOS camera with the latest value-added features, which include auto-focus (AF), face and smile detection and auto-panorama shot. Samsung OMNIA also offers GPS, including navigation and geo-tagging capabilities. Samsung's TouchWiz user interface makes entering data and text simple. With unique widgets, users can customize and personalize the way they use their phone. The Samsung OMNIA's high-resolution touch-sensitive screen uses intuitive tap, sweep, drag and drop operations as well as an on-screen QWERTY keyboard. It also facilitates easy and convenient calling and txt-ing with a dedicated dome key for controlling communications. With maxi-phone capabilities, it boasts a slender, chic form, so users can step out in style. It features an ultra-slim 12.5mm profile and a platinum-look finish that fits snugly in the palm of the user's hand. HSDPA (7.2-Megapixel), EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 Network Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Not sold with a USA manufacturer's warranty
List Price: USD 749.99
Lowest New Price: USD 574.99
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Average Rating:
Features:
  • 3G EURO Standard, Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900
  • 5+ Megapixel Camera, A2DP, Bluetooth, Calendar, Edge, Email Client, FM Radio, GPS / Location, High-Speed Data GPRS, Megapixel Camera, Memory Card Slot, MP3, Speaker Phone, Touch Screen, Video Capture, Video Clip, Wi-Fi, Windows Mobile for Smartphones
Brand: Samsung
Color: Silver
Model: I90016GBEUSLV
Customer Reviews


very unhappy with my purchase
i have bought lots of items form amazon ,
this is the first time i am unhappy with this purchase.
the main reason i bought this phone is for the wifi feature and this where it failes me, my wife has a nokia n 95 and that works so so well, i am so disapointed in samsung.


unfortunately does not meet my expectations.
unfortunately does not meet my expectations, as its menu is very complicated, nothing friendly. The battery lasts for absolutely nothing not even 24 hours, making only 2 calls during the day, also is heated too much, so much so that I almost burn your hand. I am sorry for samsung thought that the phone could overcome the past, but what I question. pass it on to my language is another problem, as well as this $ 45 cheaper. by what I see in January cost $ 300.

Camera excellent, good sound, excellent audio quality to talk.


My Ideal Phone
Warning! I am NOT a techie. I am just your average everyday technology-using non-...uhm, techie. So what you'll get here is just a superficial review based on my observations. Ask me what certain programs are for, your guess would be as good as mine. :) So here goes...

Exterior - Don't judge a book by its cover for sure! The Samsung Omnia has a very simplified, sleek look. Just three buttons on the front: accept call, end call, and for navigation.

The Touch Screen - The screen is adequate. The touch screen sensitivity is fine, although sometimes you need to tap two or three times. But then again, being the phone is new I suddenly find myself with a very light touch.

The Keypad - Portrait-oriented, the keys are narrower even for my small fingers. But I typed 'the quick brown fox...' sentence with only 3 errors. Landscape-oriented, the keys are much much better.

Battery Life - This is the only area with which I had a big problem. I researched a lot about this phone but somehow I missed out on this one important factor. It turns out this phone's battery can only last an average of 5.8 hours. I charged it one whole day and the next day I had to recharge it twice again, and after 3 hours it died on me. This is NOT good. So I looked up ways of saving battery life and hit on this - http://forums.microsoft.com/WindowsMobile/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3979662&SiteID=65. The topic is about HTC Diamond, but the advice works on Omnia. Right now I'm up to 75% charged after 1.5 hours. Believe me, I'd rather have that than charging it for a full day. I'm still researching for other tips on saving power. :)

Wi-fi - Since this is an unlocked international phone, I don't get the advantage of 3G network here in the US. But with the battery life issue, that's okay with me to just use the internet while I'm at home using wi-fi. This might seem very discouraging to some, so you can always avail of the Omnia from Verizon. It can access their 3G network.

Text Messaging - I'm a text fanatic. I give Omnia 100%! The only thing I don't know how to work out yet (or this might not even be possible) is how to make the messages in my inbox just reflect the sender's name in the front-view of the folder instead of a snippet of the message. I don't know, I just feel uncomfortable with seeing snippets of messages at a glance. :)

Camera - Really really nice!!! 5mp with auto-focus, flash, smile-focus, image editing, and a lot more. :D

Video - Pretty decent for a phone.

Synching the Phone to PC - Really haven't figured this out yet. I popped in the CD and followed the steps but I think I missed something since after synching it, my phone alerted me its memory was low. I checked my media storage--I had downloaded almost every file in my computer from pictures to music to videos! That's a looot of memory! I had to hard-reset my phone to erase everything. Good thing I only had it for 1 day at that time. :)

That's it for now. Will be updating if I have any more info to share. :)

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HTC Touch Diamond P3700

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

HTC Touch Diamond P3700
Binding: Electronics
Manufacturer: HTC
Product Description:
With HTCs vibrant touch-responsive user interface, TouchFLOTM 3D, and ultra-fast HSDPA internet connectivity... the HTC Touch Diamond offers a rich online experience to rival a notebook computer, allowing you to interact with Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia as freely as you would with a broadband connection. Your contacts, favourite music, videos and photos are no longer an uninspired line of text. With TouchFLO 3D, album artwork, video stills and snapshots of your friends and familys faces are brought to life for you to interact, play and launch at your fingertips.

A 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera will help you capture the perfect moment in style and with a massive 4GB of internal storage you can keep all the files you need. The integrated ultra-sensitive GPS will help you find your destination as quickly and efficiently as a dedicated satellite navigation unit.

A 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera will help you capture the perfect moment in style and with a massive 4GB of internal storage you can keep all the files you need. The integrated ultra-sensitive GPS will help you find your destination as quickly and efficiently as a dedicated satellite navigation unit.

Style and substance in a phone are no longer mutually exclusive. The HTC Touch Diamond has arrived.

With HTCs vibrant touch-responsive user interface, TouchFLOTM 3D, and ultra-fast HSDPA internet connectivity... the HTC Touch Diamond offers a rich online experience to rival a notebook computer, allowing you to interact with Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia as freely as you would with a broadband connection.

A 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera will help you capture the perfect moment in style and with a massive 4GB of internal storage you can keep all the files you need. The integrated ultra-sensitive GPS will help you find your destination as quickly and efficiently as a dedicated satellite navigation unit.
Lowest Used Price: USD 437.50
Lowest New Price: USD 399.99
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Features:
  • Tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900/1800/1900 MHz HSDPA/WCDMA: 900/2100 MHz
  • TouchFLO 3D Touch-sensitive navigation control, Internal storage: 4 GB
  • GPS and A-GPS ready, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
  • Main camera: 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus
Brand: HTC
Model: P3700 Diamond -99HEJ036-00
Customer Reviews


Piece of C%&#!!!!
It's a total waste of money!!!!! Don't buy it!!!!! I feel I got ripped off!!!!


On the Fence
I really enjoy the features that this phone has and that I don't have to carry a phone and a PDA (like I used to) to get more connectivity than I used to. I didn't get along with my phone for the first 2 weeks but now I understand it alot more and am able to get what I want off of it quickly. The battery life is a major problem but one of the other reviews mentioned getting a larger battery. I got this phone from sprint for about 0 after all the rebates and deals so I won't have a problem spending for a better battery.

PROS:
-Looks awesome
-Great Features (calendar, tasks, windows media/word/excel/ppt, opera browser, GPS)
-Navigating around the different features is cool (but has a learning curve to it)
-Lots of settings to personalize the device to your liking
-Works with Rhapsody so you can download unlimited music to your device (legally with subscription)
-Internet is lightening fast when even not on WI-FI (which is broadband capable)
-Camera looks great and works well (again with a small learning curve)
-Sound quality is ok (some cracks and pops sometimes)

CONS:
-Battery life short (I have to make sure I give it a mid-day charge
-Some of calls to the device don't go through (I was standing right next to the guy who was calling me and his phone was ringing) (not sure what to think of this one because my last phone did that also just not as frequently)
-The learning curve

OVERALL:
You are wondering, "should I buy this phone?" I can only answer with another question...how logical are you at troubleshooting problems? If you expect the phone to work out of the box, look for another phone but if you think you can do battle with some rather frustrating problems and win...this is the phone to get. Most of what I learned about the phone came from the problems that I had because it is a very technical program. As a phone, it functions well (with a few calls that just don't through but that could also be a result of a bad signal) and plays well with your contact list (which is also very detailed and cool). As a PDA, it functions just as I would expect. As a device, it behaves just like windows device so if you can accept the fact that it needs to be restarted for about 90% of the problems that arise you will never regret purchasing it.


Excelent,
This phone has all the features I expected, the performance is excellent and I have no complaints.
the thouch flo 3d is incredible, as it works alongside the Windows Mobile 6.1 pro, there is not much to say. 100% recommended


Sexy, but doesn't work with my life
I've heard about this handset for months before I really went for it. Two weeks ago I bought it from Telus with special data plan promotion (C per month for unlimited emails and web browsing). After 7 days I returned it to the vendor and replaced with a Blackberry Curve.

Telus' Diamond Touch is a sister model of the "real" Diamond. It was called "Victor" in Asia. Most of the hardware and softwares are the same but "Victor" doesn't have a diamond back, which is the reason why it is called Diamond.

I've been a Blackberry user for two years. I also own an Apple iPod Touch (1st generation) for a year. They are good comparison to the Diamond.

After receiving this tiny sexy Diamond Touch, I couldn't stop playing with it for the whole night. However, the touch screen was far from good as the iPod Touch, which is identical to my colleague's iPhone. The touch screen of Diamond was annoying to control. The web browser virtually didn't work. I touched the links of webpage but it couldn't go through, no matter I used my finger tip or the stylus. I read the user manuel to find out if I've done anything wrong. No, it just doesn't work. iPod Touch is much better in web browsing experience.

The email function is okay, and of course far as good as the Blackberry. The Contact and Calendar are also hard to use. I should blame Windows Mobile for it, not HTC.

Eventually, I hit the trigger to return this handset. It's input stuck on number mode. I couldn't make it back to ABC mode, until doing a hard reset and gave up all my data.

I have gotten the Blackberry Curve for 4 days and very happy with it. If you want a fancy toy with powerful multimedia and web browing, get the iphone. If you use your handset a lot to talk and receive/reply emails, get a Blackberry.


Great for advanced users
People complaining about the phone being slow should install the latest ROM (or one from xda developers). It will also improve battery life.

If you want a regular phone, just get a nokia and get out of here... If you want a PDA that is also a phone, get the diamond and have some fun! This is a device for those freaks like me who like to install lots os third-party apps and mess around with the system.

Battery life, btw, is ok to me, just don't leave wifi, 3g, and etc on all the time (anyway, what's the point of having them on if you are not using??). Or just get an extended battery and your problems are solved (There is one very nice from HTC - 1350mAh, but cost around - others exist, even with 2200 mAh, but they ruin phone appearance!!).

Sorry for the bad english...

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Motorola RAZR2 V8 Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player–International Version with No Warranty (Dark Pearl Grey)

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Motorola RAZR2 V8 Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player--International Version with No Warranty (Dark Pearl Grey)
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
Manufacturer: Motorola
Product Description:
Confident and strong, this next-generation RAZR takes thin to the next level by packing it with a new, richer multimedia experience. RAZR2 V8 provides an unmatched music experience. It comes complete with 420MB, USB 2.0 high speed for fast music file transfers, Windows Media Player® 11 synchronization for simple music management and a music touch screen on the external display for effortless control.

Get In Touch
The touch-sensitive music controls, located on the large color external display, maintains a sleek look while consumers manage and play songs purchased from any Windows-based music store. Users can also read and reply to texts3 via RAZR2 V8s external display, which is the largest in its class. After flipping open the phone to start the music player, users can sit back, listen and enjoy without ever flipping open the phone again.

Personal Paparazzi
With quad band technology, travel the world a little lighter. Users can take advantage of the 2.0 megapixel camera, video capture and playback, and up 420MB of internal memory to capture every unforgettable moment in high resolution.

Dressed to Thrill
The RAZR2 V8 is outfitted in extravagant materials tailored to sleek perfection. A stainless steel frame helps ensure strength while vacuum metal housing, chemically hardened glass, spun metal and chrome create an amazing appearance.

Features
•Super-slim, iconic RAZR design with clamshell form factor, stainless steel frame, metal and glass housing, internal antenna
•Large 2.0 QVGA (320 x 240) 262K color external display with contextual touch interaction
•2.2 QVGA (320 x 240) internal display, 262K color
•Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with 8x zoom
•MotoSync Over the air synchronization of Email, Phonebook and Calendar
•Music player with optional stereo micro-USB headset and stereo Bluetooth wireless tecnology5
•Full HTML brosw
Amazon.com Product Description:
After creating a gadget/fashion icon in the original MOTORAZR, Motorola has upped the ante with the new RAZR2 V8 with cutting edge technology and enhanced features that make it even easier to use. It features 512 MB of internal flash memory, quad-band GSM connectivity for roaming the globe, and quick downloads via the EDGE data network. It's fully loaded with an arsenal of digital tools, including a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music and photo printing, dual color LCD screens, e-mail access, digital audio player, and full duplex speakerphone. And speaking of cutting edge, the phone's stainless steel internal frame and cast aluminum housing support makes the RAZR2 V8 stronger and more durable than its predecessor.

This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.



Sleeker, smarter, stronger: the RAZR2 V8 boasts a durable stainless steel frame and chemically hardened glass displays.
Phone Features
Designed to be even sharper than before, the RAZR2 V8 shaves two millimeters from the original MOTORAZR. Its one-piece housing has no parting lines (meaning fewer chances of break points) and the cast aluminum hinge underwent more than 100,000 lab tests to ensure durability. Even the exterior camera lens is stronger, as it is made with chemically hardened glass. Despite its slimmer profile, the RAZR2 V8 offers enhanced dual screens that make the phone seem larger. The 2.2-inch internal screen offers twice the resolution of the original MOTORAZR while the 2-inch external screen is great for checking caller photo ID, easily reading incoming text messages, and controlling music playback through onscreen controls. Other Motorola-engineered enhancements include:
  • Upgraded Interface: With the redesigned, more intelligent interface, you'll be able to search for contacts faster and avoid duplicate entries for the same person while allowing contacts to have multiple numbers. The customizable main menu means you're never more than 2 to 3 clicks away from your favorite applications. And text messaging is easier, with the V8 recognizing what type of message you are sending.
  • CrystalTalk Technology: This innovative feature automatically accounts for background noise during a call and adjusts the audio quality based on ambient noise conditions to provide the optimal conversational experience. CrystalTalk also reduces the volume of the background noise picked up by the microphone during a call, making it possible to be more easily heard over the phone while in a noisy environment.
  • Talk to Me: Originally designed to address the needs of those with vision impairment, the RAZR2 V8 is able to read the phone's interactive menus, contacts, messages and more aloud--adding convenience to your on-the-go lifestyle. SMS messages on the phone can be read and replied to with pre-programmed text messages without ever having to open up the flip.
  • Haptics: Motorola has incorporated breakthrough haptics technology--an interface that creates tactile feedback--that provides vibrating feedback in response to your finger taps. When combined with the virtual music keys, the haptics technology helps you to effortlessly control music playback.

The 2-megapixel camera includes an 8x digital zoom and it can automatically snap up to eight new pictures--letting you choose the best image from a complete series of pictures. You can even print photos wirelessly to a Bluetooth-compatible printer with just a few menu selections. It provides four resolution choices (from 320 x 240 to 1600 x 1200 pixels) and also features a self-timer, free memory space indicator, color effects, night mode for low-light shots, and five shutter sounds (with a silent mode).

The RAZR2 V8 is also an impressive video camcorder, providing up to QCIF resolution (176 x 144 pixels). It also gives you the option of choosing the video format, which offers different frame rates--25 fps for MPEG and H263 and 15 fps for WMV and Real. You can record video for as long as you have available space on the internal memory.



Control music playback with the virtual digital audio player buttons on the V8's external screen, which includes tactile feedback.
With its internal 512 MB of storage (though no MicroSD expansion), the RAZR2 V8 can store up to 1000 of your favorite songs. It offers compatibility with Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, enabling easy synchronization and transfer between phone and PC. You'll be able to modify music playback with the flip closed thanks to the virtual contextual music controls that appear on the external screen. And you can keep playing music even while surfing the web, sending text messages, or even using the camera.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

The RAZR2 V8 features a full HTML browser (Opera 8.5) that takes advantage of high-speed wireless data connections for faster, bigger and richer web surfing experience. Built-in e-mail functionality (POP/IMAP/SMTP) combined with MobileSync software provides easy, PC-like access to both personal and corporate e-mail accounts and calendars.

Other features include:

  • Instant messaging via AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and ICQ
  • Up to 1000 contact entries, each with up to six numbers and two email addresses
  • Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate) with profiles for communication headsets, handsfree, stereo music streaming, audio/video remote control, printing, dial-up networking, and file transfer
  • USB 2.0 wired connectivity, with mass storage capability
  • Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
  • Voice command and dialing, as well as ability to record voice memos
  • PIM functions including calendar, calculator, alarm clock, and world clock

Vital Statistics
The RAZR2 V8 weighs 3.8 ounces and measures 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches. Its mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 11 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

List Price: USD 299.99
Lowest New Price: USD 205.99
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Features:
  • Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and EDGE/GPRS data capabilities
  • Newest version of iconic clamshell phone with stainless steel frame and large 2-inch, glass-housed 262K color external display
  • 2.0 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom; 512 MB memory (not expandable); digital audio player
  • Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity for both handsfree communication and stereo music streaming
  • Up to 8 hours of talk time, up to 11 days of standby time; measures 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches (HxWxD)
Brand: Motorola
Color: Gray
Model: V8 Razr
Release Date: 2007-09-11
Customer Reviews


Manual not in English
Product is good, but battery seems to run out too early. Also manual came in some eastern european language! No english manual available which wasn't mentioned in product description.


verry good
This moto v8 is verry good phone.any one want to buy this, please buy us prodecut.don,t buy internationl.beacuse you have to buy us charger.overall moto v8 is the best.
m.s.yaji


OK phone
Not bad overall, but expected more from a motorola razr.
Not exactly user friendly. Setting is not very convient. Needed a few too many clicks to get to where you would want or what you want to do. You can change the shortcut keys on the keypad, but very limited options.
No noise reduction, unless I haven't find it yet, but it doesn't seems like it's there. It will pick up every sound from the back ground: wind, other people conversation...
And its headphone is the special one that you have to hook up to its USB port which I can't easily hook up to my car or any other headphone. But the USB port headphone does come with the package.


nobody could read before they buy.
this is not amazon's fault it's your fault. amazon specifically mentions that it's 512Mb model, NOT A 2GB model. this is purely a wonderful phone, love it very much. getting rid of my sony because their build quality gets worse with every model. this is my first motorola phone.


great phone
word of warning i did not buy my phone over the net, am just reviewing the phone....

i recently moved to france and needed a cell phone, i heard that "orange" one of 3 phone coverage companies, was the best (most coverage).

looking over the choices... and not liking the idea of a slider... i chose the v9, it is sleek, stylish and big. i am a small lady but do not like a cell that is so small i feel like it will slip through my fingers or make me look silly because of how tiny it is.

this phone is best suited for a guy or a lady with large hands, it is easy to grip and the buttons are large enough that you can see AND hit them with out much effort or mistakes.

the amount of options are fantastic, mp3, tv, video and a camera... very cool. picture quality is very good for a cell phone and i love that i can play around with the images, tints and such.

the fact that i am in france but not a native speaker, it is great that i can change the language function back to english so i know that i am not hitting something by mistake ..oppps te heee

the only thing i dont like is the screen on the outside, i am having a hard time finding a case that alows the phone to flip open and not block the screen while still protecting it... te hee..have already dropped it and crack the screen. with a warranty plan i can get a replacement but still.

over all it is a fantastic phone... oooo and the ring tones are not all cheese girly. i know i am a girl but omg not all chics are pink and frilly...ugg. i love that i can use fun ring tones or upload my own music as a ring tone... when i get the chance i will be uploading "cant be cool" from the anime ghost in the shell...yes i am a dork but a happy one lol

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