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(More customer reviews)Sorry about the title. I couldn't help myself. Apologies if this review isn't in depth as most of the others but I guess I use mine a little bit differently than other people.
This was the perfect phone for me because I don't really like cell phones. I can't stand texting and wanted something to make it as painless at possible because, reluctantly, I have to admit texting is useful. At the same time, it seems like all the phones with keyboards are bulky.
The keyboard is supremely handy and makes texting much quicker so I can just get it done and move on with whatever I was doing. The phone it's self has very good sound quality. More important to me, the phone just stays the hell out of the way until it's needed. It's got a nice slim profile and can fit nicely in a jeans pocket, sparing you the indignity of a belt holster.
(I consider the belt holster Gen X and Y's equivalent of a pocket protector...sorry)
My wife has an Env2, which is also a clever little phone, but it's too easy to accidentally unlock her phone because of the button set up. It doesn't really matter to her because she keeps her in her purse and the buttons don't get pressed as much as in a pocket. Mine stays in my pocket and I don't worry about it.
It sounds like from the other reviews this phone has all sorts of bells and whistles that I don't use. What I can tell you is that if you want a handy phone that's got great call quality, makes texting much easier, and is generally just a cool phone that you don't have to worry about, this one comes highly recommended.
The only thing that is only very slighly concerning is the two way hinge. It's necessary for the way the phone opens two ways, but feels slighly flimsy and I'm a little concerned if it'll last two years. I haven't had it long enough to comment accurately but it sounds like some of the other reviewers have said positive things about it's durability so I guess I won't worry. If something happens to it, I'll add it to this review or write another...if you don't read anything, it means the phone is still working for this guy who probably doesn't take care of his stuff as well as he should.
Good phone. I like it.
Edit: 6.20.09
I've had this phone for about 7 months now and have no issues with the hinge at all. I've accidentally dropped it a few times and the hinge is surprisingly durable.
Great phone. Still highly recommended.
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At first glance, the Samsung U740 Alias for Verizon Wireless looks like a standard flip phone. But this handset truly has an alias--a dualâ€"flip form factor that transforms it from a standard handset to a mini messaging center, complete with a full QWERTY keyboard. This phone is compatible with the V Cast Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody services, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon's fast EV-DO data network. You'll also benefit from the phone's A-GPS receiver, which enables you to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices, MicroSD memory expansion, access to personal email and mobile IM chats, and up to 3.5 hours of talk time.
Verizon Wireless Service With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you'll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.
In addition to the V Cast Music service, this phone is also compatible with the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music with Rhapsody, which enables you to access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. In addition, customers who purchase music over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.
The V Cast Video service enables you to stream or download video clips to your phone from a variety of news, entertainment, sports, and weather channels, including CNN, ABC News, E!, CBS Sports, The Weather Channel, and VH1.
With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps. And the Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.
Getting on the Internet is easy using the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. The Verizon Wireless Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.
Verizon's Wireless Sync always-on email service (subscription required), you can stay connected and get the job done while away from the office--without a delay and in a secure environment. Email is delivered to your device in real time across the National Enhanced Services Rate & Coverage Area, and you get the ability to forward large attachments via email as well as access both your personal and corporate emails on one device. Wireless Sync offers strong security with AES encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology so that unauthorized parties cannot access or alter application data transmitted over wireless networks.
Phone Features When you first open the Samsung Alias, the phone is a sleek and stylish clamshell phone. But when it's opened horizontally, the QWERTY keyboard is revealed to show its color-defined numbers and letters. In addition to sending email and text messages, you can use Verizon Wireless' Wireless Sync (optional service) to synchronize your phone with your home or office PCs for easy access to email, calendar, contacts and task information.
The phone has an internal LCD screen with a 176 x 220-pixel resolution and support for up to 262K colors, and it's complemented by a small external screen (96 x 96 pixels, 65K colors) that displays current time (with Samsung's distinctive analog clock) as well as incoming calls. The front of the clamshell face also includes music playback controls. The phone has a 60 MB internal memory that's large enough to store up to 500 contact entries as well as downloadable ringtones, games and wallpaper, and you can expand the memory via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 2 GB). The internal phonebook supports multiple numbers per entry as well as the ability to pair a contact with a photo ID. The phone also displays the last 90 incoming/outgoing/missed calls, provides any-key answering, and offers a bilingual interface (English and Spanish).
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 1.1), and includes profiles for communication headset, and handsfree car kits. 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 1.3-megapixel camera offers five choices for resolution (1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x 120 pixels as well as a Picture ID setting), and it features a 4x digital zoom, three quality settings, white balance controls, multi-shot mode (Series, Divided and Auto/Manual), self-timer, and multiple shutter sounds. You can also capture video clips with the Alias, with two modes: 15-second clips for sending via messaging and 10-minute clips for saving to your PC.
Stay in touch with friends while you're on the go using SMS text messaging. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. The phone also comes with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. T9 predictive text entry technology makes it easier for entering text while composing email and text messages.
Other features include:
Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Notepad
Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator, Stopwatch
72â€"note polyphonic ringers
TTY Compatible
Airplane mode
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
Advanced speech recognition
Bluetooth version 1.1 with the following profiles: HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), SPP (serial port profile)
Vital Statistics The Samsung U740 Alias weighs 3.6 ounces and measures 3.84 x 2.04 x 0.58 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of talk time, and up to 200 hours of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as the Verizon Wireless EV-DO data network.
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