Samsung S8500 Wave Unlocked GSM Phone with 5 MP Camera, Touch Screen, Wi-Fi, gps navigation and Micro SD Memory Extention--International Version with No U.S. Warranty (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)There is so much to be said about this phone, so I will just break it down into different categories, lets begin!:Screen: The beset in the business, as good as the Retina display, all angles of this phone look good, the brightness is great, I keep the brightness level on 4 out of 10, and I am perfectly fine with that 24/7 be it night time or day time. Sometimes when it is really dark that is too bright (!), so I have to actually set it on 2/10, so just imagine what full brightness looks like, it is just an amazing display. I watched Avatar on this phone and I would argue it looks better then on the TV, and with the great built in sound (both external and headphone sound)this thing blasts. A lot of people complain, that this phone has poor sunlight legibility well I am here to tell you that there has been no problem for me, I live in Orlando, FL and the sun is out all the time and I can read it better then any other phone I have had before this, so no complaints here.Build: They did not skip anything with materials here, the FEEL is just great, you think it would be too thin but it feel just perfect, I had an N900 before this phone which was a brick, and this is a breath of fresh air. I have the all black model and it is very sleek, much better looking then the burgundy looking color that is shown in most videos on this phone. The back of this phone uses what appears to be a brushed aluminum look, but when you take the battery cover off, it is a solid piece of metal with no gaps anywhere, great job Samsung! Also this is one of the newer phones these days, which have a little door that blocks the charging port from getting dust/damaged.Multimedia: As stated I watched Avatar on this thing and it blew my mind. One thing I REALLY like about this phone, is that you do not have to down convert these videos, just put the video on your memory card, and the video player will automatically adjust the resolution which is very neat. The music player is also spectacular, this phone uses Samsung DNSE technology and the music really sounds great, better then my Gen 1 Iphone (actually MUCH better). When you hold the phone horizontal it shows CD's, what you do is you can scroll through the CD's and what is neat is the album art is on top of these CD's, so it feels like you are actually going through a CD collection. There are cool ways to browse albums as well, there is a circular alphabet dial that you touch and it takes you alphabetically to whatever letter you are looking for, once you let go it takes you straight to that letter to browse the albums. Also when you are listening to a song, one swipe across the screen (to the right) takes you to the next track and the swipe to the left takes you to the previous track.Internet Browser: The Browser is great, and shows flash! It has a control similar to the iphone, basically pinch zooming to go in and out. Also accelerometer mode work in the browser as well as the full on screen QWERTY. Not to mention scaling all of the sites perfect for viewing. There really isn't much to say here, other then the browser experience is amazing and that it is as good as anything out there from any other brand. Camera/Video: The Camera on this phone is one of the best 5MP shooters available on the market. It is VERY fast to shoot, compared to the many other 5MP camera phones I have owned, including the N900 and N97. It also has the new touted "Touch Focus" feature that is becoming a big thing these days, basically touch an area on the screen, the focus area will go align there, then when you hold down the snapshot key, it will focus exactly where you touch, I have tried this thoroughly and it is NO gimmick it actually works and works damn well. I took some pictures of a tree and made sure it focused up top, and sure enough the focus ended up there. There is also face and smile detection, the face detection worked just fine, the smile detection I have not tested that as of yet. Now for the video recording it is better then Iphone 4, there I said it. Don't believe me? Go on Youtube and compare it yourself, at the time of this writing this is the VERY best 720P recording phone, nothing is better, not even the Galaxy S no point in arguing, head over to Youtube and see the samples for yourself. Specifically go look at Mobile Burn's Samsung Wave Video's they show the power of the video recording on this thing. I plan on uploading my own video within the next week on Youtube, there is a slew of them already. Cons: All great things have problems, and so does this phone. The first problem I have, and someone has already touched on this is the fact that Samsung Kies is terrible, it is a great interface and looks good, but I have never been able to connect this to my phone. I always get some weird error that actually mentioned there is an error, it looks something like a regular error message you see when you use something on windows and the bar pops up. The second problem, is the APP store is NOT (at this time) available in the US that means when you access the app icon on this phone, it just takes you nowhere (stays at APP start up screen), what you are suppose to do if you own this phone in the US, to get apps, is download the app in Kies and then transfer everything to the phone. But clearly as you can see that is a huge problem that does not work for me, I run Windows 7 64 Bit by the way. Finally, the last and final thing about this phone that one of the reviewers touched on, (wrongfully so by giving it a one star) this phone does not support ATT OR Tmobile 3G. I personally don't care, Im at home 90% of the time and the N wifi is flawless with full bars always. I find 3G to be overpriced, but maybe this is just me, this thing has a great browser though as stated previously, so if you are browsing Wifi and looking for a phone with a good browser don't think twice.As you can see, the quality overall is really amazing and on of the best phones I have ever used, do not hesitate to pick this one up!

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Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5 Unlocked Phone with 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi, MP3 Player, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Graphite Gray) Review

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(More customer reviews)The phone part's great. Motorola's been making communications equipment for years, and their experience shows. The Crystal Talk feature work like a charm. I could be heard talking while standing under an elevated train rattling overhead. By comparison, try an iPhone, whose phone portion is on par with phones I owned in the '80s.
And the Kodak camera works amazingly well. The Night Mode gets surprisingly good results at very low light levels. And in daylight, the pictures are on par with what I've gotten from small digital cameras. Very impressed with that as well.
The device itself is quite nice. Well put together, totally solid construction. Nice materials. A pleasure to handle.
The downside is that the software is a pain. Different parts of the device seem to have been put together by different developers. And navigating around between different parts of the phone is baffling. But slowly, I'm getting used to it and I've gotten the Bluetooth to my computer (to download photos - great feature) to work after lots of trial and error.
Overall, the two key parts of this phone are excellent. It's just the overall integration that's not up to standard. Net result: I'm pleased.

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Nokia C6 Unlocked GSM Phone with Easy E-mail Setup, Side-Sliding Touchscreen, QWERTY, 5 MP Camera, and Free Ovi Maps Navigation (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am overall satisfied with this phone, Pros: I like the fact I can pop my operator SIM without jailbreaking/unlocking the phone - built in wifi, full bluetooth functionality, fm radio, and gps are very nice to have and enable many interesting apps and uses. Home screen panels let you put shortcuts and content all in one place. You can use it as a mobile hotspot with the JoikuSpot app. Ovisotre has a good amount of additional apps, and there are a lot of Symbian applications that can be installed from the PC or directly in the phone. The full qwerty keyboard is very nice and the battery life is good even with moderate to heavy browsing gps navigation. you can also carry a spare battery. the camera is good by smartphone camera standards.
Cons: I have not been able to hook yahoo, hotmail or gmail account with the built in email program, I had to use a third party app called Emoze. Too bad the built in app can't be used as a regular pop3 / imap client. The built in sms messaging app does not support threaded views, you'll have to buy an additional app for that (ThreadSMS - at least it is cheap). You'll want to replace the included 2Gb micro sd card (almost filled with OviMaps files) with a bigger 4Gb or 8Gb one if you are planning on uploading many music files / videos, etc. you cannot charge the phone via the usb port. The phone does not include a stylus, you can get the job done with your fingers or nails, but for some operations it would be nice to have the extra precision.
In summary this is a nicely priced phone given the specs and features it has, and most shortcomings can be solved with additional apps, memory.


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Great for mobile messaging and social networking as well as providing excellent voice communications, the Symbian-based Nokia C6 smartphone combines a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard. The large screen offers an excellent Internet viewing experience, and it also features a full suite of e-mail and social networking capabilities. Update your status, comment on your friends and family, or take pics with the 5-megapixel camera and share them on Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and Ovi Share.

You'll stay on track thanks to the integrated GPS with free Ovi Maps Navigation for voice-guided directions, and you can discover and download apps and games via the pre-loaded Ovi Store. Enjoy push e-mail and easy messaging with home screen widgets to help seamlessly set up e-mail, with support for several personal e-mail services (like Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, Ovi Mail and more) along with corporate e-mail (Mail for Exchange).

The Nokia C6 comes with a pre-loaded 2 GB microSD memory card that includes Ovi Maps data for the US, Ovi Suite, and bonus content--no need to download anything from the Web or discs. And you can add more memory via optional microSD memory cards up to 16 GB in size. Other features include Wi-Fi networking, a full HTML Web browser with RSS feed support, multi-format digital media player, personal organizer tools, and up to 5 hours of 3G talk time (7 hours on standard GSM networks).

Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider. 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 full manufacturer's warranty.


When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).


Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.

Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity with broadband-like speeds via 850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA.
Integrated assisted GPS (A-GPS) receiver with free Ovi Maps enables you to find your route quickly and easily, whether walking or driving. Use the Walk pedestrian navigation to find your way, or the voice-guided Drive navigation to find the best route. (Learn more)
3.2-inch touchscreen with responsive, tactile feedback (640 x 360 pixels, 16.7 million colors). Includes orientation and proximity sensors, ambient light detector, and brightness control.
Personalize your home screen with widgets that bring live updates from your favorite social networks (includes pre-loaded Facebook and MySpace apps)
Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
5-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, LED flash, automatic location tagging (Geotagging), auto-focus lens
Video capture capabilities with recording up to 640 x 480 pixels and up to 30 fps (secondary camera for video calls on compatible networks; QVGA).
Digital audio/video player with compatibility for MP3, WMA, and AAC/eAAC+ formats
FM radio (requires headset to be attached)
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
SMS and MMS messaging with common inbox
Instant messaging via AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Live, and Google Talk
Supports e-mail accounts from more than a thousand ISPs (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their e-mail using the Mail for Exchange mobile e-mail client, which comes pre-loaded (an Exchange e-mail account is required and your Exchange Administrator must have enabled your account for synchronization).
Full HTML Web browser with support for JavaScriptFlash Lite 3.1 and Flash video
Watch YouTube videos right in the browser--no need to launch a separate player
RSS reader feeds
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off

Vital Statistics
The Nokia C6 weighs 5.3 ounces and measures 4.46 x 2.09 x 0.66 inches. Its 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7 hours of GSM talk time and 5 hours of 3G talk time, plus up to 384 hours (16 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, plus 850/1900/2100 3G networks (HSDPA).

What's in the Box
Nokia C6 handset, rechargeable battery, compact travel charger, 2 GB microSD memory card (contains Ovi Maps data for the US, Ovi Suite, music tracks and wallpapers), stereo headset, connectivity cable, quick start guide, user manual

Free Worldwide Walk and Drive Navigation
Nokia now offers its Ovi Maps walk and drive navigation application free across the globe. Drivers receive turn-by-turn voice guidance including lane assistance, traffic information (in 10 countries including the U.S.), and safety camera and speed warnings, while pedestrians will be guided on shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones in over 100 cities across the globe. And unlike other mobile navigation mapping solutions, Ovi Maps works offline--no cellular service is required.


With the new Ovi Maps for mobile you get for free:

Maps for over 180 countries and free map updates
Drive and Walk navigation available in over 70 countries with real-time voice guidance
My Position enables you to find your current location easier and faster than ever.
New one box search for quicker access to finding places and addresses.
Save your favorite places and routes, then synchronize them with your Ovi account over the air.
Car navigation with voice and visual instructions, lane assistance and speed limit information. Now also with text-to-speech voice guidance.
Pedestrian navigation with routing through pedestrian zones and shortcuts, pathways through parks and buildings, stairways and plazas. Now with text-to-speech voice guidance.
Get real-time weather information including a 5-day forecast, for your current or any location found via search.
Lonely Planet and Michelin offer you dynamic access to the best and most relevant editorial travel content for over 1000 destinations. Find thousands of listings for sights, restaurants, hotels, shops, nightlife, and more. Look these places up on the map and get to them with Walk and Drive navigation.
Discover the events happening nearby your location on the map or any place found via search.
Share your location on Facebook--where you are, what you are up to and finish with a photo.

No Hidden Costs
The new version of Ovi Maps comes with all the maps and high-end, car grade navigation features you need for free and is yours to keep for the life of the smartphone. No additional licenses needed for extra countries, regions or services like traffic information or city guides. Data charges from network operators may apply.

Voice Guidance and Traffic Information
Turn-by-turn, voice guided navigation comes free for both drivers and pedestrians. For drivers this includes lane assistance, traffic information, safety camera, and speed warnings. For pedestrians, this includes shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones for over 100 cities around the world as well as 6,000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities to help you find exactly where you are.

Unique Hybrid Technology
Ovi Maps is built on an advanced technology called hybrid vector maps. Vector maps are high quality but less data intensive and allow you to continue to navigate even if you lose your network connection. This means that maps downloaded or updated across a network connection are about half the size of bulky bitmaps used by other mobile map providers. The hybrid technology ensures that, unlike other providers, any downloaded map data is stored on the device for future use.

No Network Connection Required When Navigating
Avoid expensive, battery-draining network connections with Nokia's unique hybrid technology. Maps can be pre-loaded on to your Nokia smartphone so you can set Ovi Maps to offline mode, saving battery power, and the navigation system will still work. This is particularly useful for those worried about data connection costs when travelling abroad or when you are travelling through areas with little or no network coverage.

Best Global Coverage
You take your mobile with you wherever you go in the world so, as standard, voice guided navigation for both pedestrians and drivers is available for 74 countries in 46 different languages and there are maps for over 180 countries. This gives you the best maps with the largest global coverage for free.

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