Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently returned the LG enV2 for the Samsung Sway. The Verizon employee talked me into the LG and I went along since I always loved LGs. However, the enV2 wasn't for me becasue it was too heavy and felt uncomfortable talking on it. I really needed the best PHONE out there, not necessarily the best text messaging device. Therefore, I went with the Sway. In short, it is the best (by far) phone out there if you do not plan to text heavily or use tons of data service features. It is light, super sleek and crystal clear. Build quality is supurb (looks and feel like all metal even though the back is plastic) and speaker phone is loud and easy to use. Screen is the nicest I have seen--bright and crisp. Camera is sufficient at 2MP. User interface and operation is simple and great to navigate. While keypad looks a bit cramped at first, it is not in actuality--in use it works great.

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Make a fashion statement with the Samsung Sway for Verizon, which offers a stainless steel design and a slim form factor that easily slides in and out of your pocket. It's compatible with Verizon's V CAST Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to transfer music from your Rhapsody subscription on your PC to the phone. 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 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion to 8 GB, access to personal email and instant messaging, and up to 4.5 hours of talk time.
Verizon Service Options This phone is also compatible with Verizon's 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. Note that over-the-air music downloads are not supported.
Verizon's Mobile eMail gives you access to your Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL accounts so you can read, write, and reply. Access your address book, receive e-mail alerts and more, right on your Verizon Wireless phone. Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's 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. Verizon's 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.
With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's 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 Verizon's 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.
Phone Features The slider-style Samsung Sway sports a 2.2-inch LCD screen with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and support for up to 262K colors. Below the screen you'll find a five-way navigator and send/end and soft navigation keys that lay flush with the brushed stainless steel surface. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries with multiple phone numbers per contact as well as the ability to store a picture. The phone displays the last incoming/outgoing/missed calls. It has an internal 64 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards up to 8 GB in size.
Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.
The 2-megapixel camera provides multiple resolution options (from 1600 x 1200 to 160 x 120 pixels) and includes up to a 10x digital zoom (depending on resolution adjustment). It also features a multi-shot mode (series, divided, and panorama), brightness adjustment, shutter sound selection, and a self-timer. Additionally, yo can edit photos and add color effects right on the phone. And you can also capture video clips for saving to your PC or sending via messaging.
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 stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Other features include:
Digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats; manage playlists on the phone
Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264
72-chord polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calendar, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch, Notepad, Airplane Mode
Voice Commands: Menu Readout
Bilingual Interface: English/Spanish
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
TTY Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
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), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PBA (transfer contacts)

Vital Statistics The Samsung Sway weighs 3.56 ounces and measures 4.15 x 1.96 x 0.47 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of talk time, and up to 312 hours of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies.

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Nokia 7370 - Cellular phone - GSM - swivel Review

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(More customer reviews)About the Phone Itself:
I ordered this phone from another merchant last week. When it came in I was so excited; it was everything that I expected it to be. It was very cute and I received so many compliments on it. There were a few people who actually asked me what it was. =)
The phone is very sturdy and I don't think that falling out of the average person's pocket or hands onto the ground would do it too much damage. The twist feature of the phone is very unique and it didn't take much time at all to get used to it. The size of the screen is great; I think it's much larger then other phones which is incredible considering the size of this one. The back of the phone is what Nokia describes as faux-leather and adds a nice little contrast.
The sound level on this phone is average and the ringtone volume is good and has a few different levels to it. It has a vibrate feature as well.
This phone has bluetooth also which is fantastic for downloading themes and ringtones that you have made or downloaded from others.
The phone arrived with text, multimedia and internet settings for T-Mobile but that was easily fixed with Nokia's website. If you search out this phone on their page there is a section for downloads and they will send the information for your service provider directly to your phone in a text message. All you have to do from there is open the message and the settings put themselves in, piece of cake.
There is also a 1.3 megapixel camera on it which is pretty cool. If you have large fingers though plan on having a very rough time hitting the button to actually take the pictures. I don't have abnormally large hands but I was struggling to push the button correctly. That also goes for the power button which is on the side of the phone. It is so small it looks like something that you need to search out a paper clip or pen tip to depress. I was able to successfully accomplish these two tasks but I can see where it may be an issue for some.
About the Bands:
I didn't know very much about "bands" and the difference between "tri-band" and "quad-band" (that just means there's one more, right? *smiling blankly*) until I received this and started using it. This phone is tri-band and is missing 850. I would have full signal one second, nothing the next and calls were dropped every few minutes. After some research I came to the realization that this was because the phone was missing the 850 band which Cingular uses (around this area anyway ).
As I said before, this phone came with settings for T-Mobile installed on it so I'm pretty sure it would work wonderfully with that service. I can't say anything for other brands of service but it's definitly worth a call to your company to find out.
The Good:
~ Stylish
~ Sturdy
~ 1.3 Megapixel camera
~ Bluetooth
~ Large viewing screen
The Bad:
~ No 850 band
~ Very small buttons for power and camera
If this phone worked with my service I would be more than happy with it and probably wouldn't part with it. There are definitly phones out there with more bells and whistles but chances are good you're looking at this phone for style.


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AT&T Nokia 6555 Review

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(More customer reviews)While it is true that the Nokia 6555 has very short battery life, it is common to all 3G phones. However, there is a way to increase battery life: change connection type from UMTS to GSM from Auto. This will disable 3G and force the phone into GSM mode, which will greatly increase battery life.
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Get music, video, and more with the smoothly stylish clamshell Nokia 6555 cell phone, exclusively from AT&T. Staying in contact with friends and family through voice calls, text and photo messages is easy with included push-to-talk functionality, integrated instant message software, and a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and video recorder to capture and share special moments. And with its high-speed 3G network capability, you'll be able to access AT&T's Mobile Music and Cellular Video services. Other features include a multi-format music player (compatible with protected WMA files), stereo Bluetooth streaming, email support, and an exterior LCD screen with a unique analog clock standby mode.
AT&T Service Options The Nokia 6555 can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the WCDMA 850/1900 network, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. It also gives AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. It also features AT&T Mobile Music, which provides access to Napster and eMusic subscription services as well as Music ID song-recognition software, music videos and The Buzz music news portal. The handset is XM Radio Mobile-capable, so you can enjoy streaming live digital radio as well. (An AT&T MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)
The dedicated AT&T MEdia Net key provides an immediate connection to the best Internet content, ranging from financial news and sports scores to movie times and reviews or the latest ringtones and mobile games. With its quad-band connectivity, this phone communicates over GSM/GPRS networks and AT&T offers voice roaming in more than 190 countries and data roaming in more than 130 countries.
Phone Features The smoothly designed Nokia 6555 flips open to reveal a 2-inch LCD that supports 16.7 million colors for vibrant depth and has a 240 x 320-pixel resolution. The external display measures 1.25 inches and has a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels and support for 262K colors. The 1.3-megapixel camera lens is right above, and you can use the external display as a viewfinder for still portraits and video. When your phone is in standby mode, an elegant analog timepiece is displayed to assure punctuality.
The phone has a 30 MB internal memory, and it's expandable via MicroSD memory cards up to 4 GB in size. It holds up to 1000 contact entries with space for up to five phone numbers and an email address for each contact, in addition to nickname, birthday, street address, and notes. You can assign a photo or video to a contact that will play on the external display when you receive a call, as well as pair a contact with a polyphonic ringtone. You can also play MP3, AAC, eAAc+, and AMR ringtones.
The 1.3-megapixel camera offers five resolution choices (from 1280 x 1024 down to 160 x 120), and it features multiple quality settings and color effects, night mode, multishot capability, digital zoom, brightness and white-balance settings, and a self-timer. The video camcorder can capture video in up to QCIF format (176 x 144 pixels) at 15 frames per second (fps) and clips can either be limited to 20 seconds for sending via MMS or run as long as you have memory available on your MicroSD memory card.
The digital music player is compatible with MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA, and protected WMA files purchased from online music stores (or downloaded from subscription services). It can display album artwork graphics, provides selectable skins for changing the look and feel of the music player, and supports grouping in playlist, artist, album, and genre. The integrated video player can handle 3GPP, H.263 video, MPEG-4, and AMR video formats. A flight mode that lets you keep listening to tunes and watching video with the phone's network connectivity turned off.
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 phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for SMTP, POP3, and IMAP4 protocols, as well as the ability to view a wide range of attachments (JPEG, 3GPP, MP3, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, PDF). You can also easily keep up with your chat buddies with built-in support for AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live instant messaging. In addition to SMS text and MMS multimedia messaging, this phone incorporates Nokia Xpress audio messaging, which allows you to personalize messages in a spontaneous and creative way. By using a specially designed menu, an audio message can be recorded and sent with only a few clicks of a button. Xpress audio messages can be sent to all MMS-enabled GSM handsets, and can also be shared with multiple recipients.
Other features include:
Organizer (alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, to-do list and notes) with up to 1500 entries in calendar
Synchronize with MS-Outlook contacts, calendar and notes
2.5mm audio jack and USB 2.0 connectivity
Voice commands for control of your mobile phone and voice dialing
Voice recorder for short memos
Speakerphone
Five-way scroll key, two soft keys, send and end keys
Dedicated camera side key for camera and video activation and zoom
Push to Talk function for Walkie Talk-style communication
Preloaded games include World Poker, Tetris and Midnight Pool

Vital Statistics The Nokia 6555 weighs 3.42 ounces and measures 3.92 x 1.74 x 0.77 inches. Its 1020 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of talk time, and up to 264 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as 3G 850/1900 WCDMA frequencies.

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HTC A8181 Desire Unlocked Quad-Band GSM Phone with Android OS, HTC Sense UI, 5 MP Camera, Wi-Fi and gps navigation--International Version with Warranty (Brown) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had my unlocked HTC Desire for a little over two weeks. At first, I was thrilled with it because it has such a nice display and Android 2.1 runs so smoothly. In the last couple of days, though, it has developed an annoying issue and I think all potential buyers should be warned. Occasionally when placing a call, the screen will go blank and there is no way to end the call or get the display back. HTC delivered at least my Desire with this flaw - and there are some hits on Google about this. All you have to do is Google "HTC Desire screen goes blank" to see what I mean. Apparently, the proximity sensor used by HTC does not work correctly all of the time. What it should do is turn off the screen and disable the buttons when you place the phone to your ear. The faulty sensor does not turn the screen back on and enable the buttons when you pull the phone away from your ear. I am hoping the Android 2.2 update will fix this problem, otherwise I am going to return my phone before the 30-day return period expires.
** Edited to add **
Two things have eliminated this problem today - and I do not know which helped the most. First, Android 2.2 was offered on the Desire today and I updated it. Second, one internet post indicated that a clear scratch protector may be causing the problem. I removed the scratch protector from the screen and the problem has gone away. I am not comfortable using it with no scratch protector - but I am much happier with the phone.

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Pharos Traveler 619 Unlocked Phone with gps navigation, Wi-Fi, Windows Mobile 6.0, 2 MP Camera, Media Player, and MiniSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok, lets face it. This thing costs very little for what it does, and i'm gonna show it some kindness in my review due to that very fact. But also first and foremost, it is a very cheap device for what it can do.
The unit is big, but that affords a bigger keyboard and screen. It has tons more room on the screen than most devices in its category. Plus the larger keys keep me from sitting around re-typing things I have mis-entered. The con is that you really have to use two hands, and sometimes the screen as well to use it. I have big hands, so it isn't any problem for me, but it is almost awkward to use the thing one handed. Small hands beware, you will not be texting and driving with this beast.
GPS and WiFi works good. Cell phone and bluetooth are acceptable. Processor is alittle underpower for all the things you can do with it, but not painfully so. Make sure to get a MiniSD card, because you will need the space to put much of anything on it.
I love it, but I can see the down sides, so make sure you know that this isn't your small 600 dollar smart phone, but it does almost everything that one does.

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Palm Pre Plus Mobile Phone Review

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(More customer reviews)I received my Palm Pre Plus from AT&T about two weeks ago. I have owned a Palm Centro for a couple of years now, and I naively expected the same functionality from the Pre Plus that I enjoyed with my Centro. That really was my fault as I didn't do enough homework on the features and functions of this phone compared to the traditional Palm OS.
Physically, the phone felt comfortable in my hands. It wasn't heavy enough to be burdensome, but it wasn't so light that it felt like a toy. The keys have the traditional clear overlay that protects the letters, and they are a bit larger and better spaced than on my Centro or Treo 650. I was very pleased with the slide out keyboard.
Learning to navigate the phone via the swipe motions took about three or four days to become totally natural. It would have been much easier if Palm had included better instructions with the phone, but the included manual contained little more than instructions on how to turn it on, answer a call, etc.
Setting up the necessary software to customize the phone was moderately challenging, even though I am one of two of my school's officially labeled "geeks". Web OS seemed to me to have been shipped prematurely. There are many wonderful customizations available, but you have to download several programs and rely on what's called "Homebrew Apps" or third-party software for the features that old-school Palm users take for granted. For example, there is no custom ringtone for unknown callers, no options for reminders, no easy scrolling through a text message to quickly fix an error in the line above, limited or no brightness options, etc.
Traditional Palm software for the Centro and Treo phones will not work on WebOS. You can buy an app for the Pre that will allow you to run some (but not all) Palm OS apps on the Pre.
There is no included phone-to-pc sync option. For me and many other Centro/Treo users, this was a BIG deal. There is an app that will allow you to back up your Pre to your desktop, BUT the the traditional hot sync is not available on WebOS. The phone comes with Google calender sync installed, but any attempt to sync Google Calender, the Pre, AND Outlook will result in possibly hundreds of duplicate event entries. There is third-party software you can purchase to allow a full sync with Outlook, but it can cost as much as $60-$70. Even those software options do not back up your media to your computer. You are on your own with that one.
Another nasty surprise was the missed call notification. When the Pre informs you that you have missed a call, a tap on the screen will open up the dialog that lets you know whose call you missed. Unfortunately, it immediately dials the number of the missed call AT THE SAME TIME. It is really unpleasant to be in the middle of a meeting or other activity and find yourself trying to explain to your mother that you really didn't mean to call her back right then or why you felt compelled to call her and hang up.
As they say in the world of Pre, though: There's a patch for that. In other words, you can download system tweaks that change many of the basic functions of the Pre and make it more user-friendly. While I think that's great, I also believe that most of it shouldn't be necessary.
On the bright side, should you brick your phone playing around with Homebrew (unofficial freeware) apps or patches, Palm has available for download Web Doctor. This script will restore your phone to factory specs, erasing everything except what your Pre shipped factory with. When you sync with your Palm account, your address book, Palm store apps, and a few other things will be restored. Your media, however, is gone forever unless you have used USB mode to access your media folders and backed them up manually or used a cloning app to copy your Pre data for restore.
There is no removable memory option. The Pre comes with 16g on-board drive space, and that's it. It offers the option to choose "charge" or "Use in usb mode" when you plug in the included USB charging cable.
While the battery life is terrible, there has been a sharp drop in the price of charging accessories. The Touchstone (a cable-less charger) has dropped from the $70 range to around $20 shipping and all here on Amazon. There has likewise been a similar drop in the price of car chargers, AC to USB converters, and replacement batteries.
An item of note: The batteries for the Pre are physically indistinguishable from Centro batteries with the exception of the black outer packaging that the Pre battery comes in. Palm says that you are not to use Centro batteries in the Pre, but they have not as yet made an official statement as to why. They only warn you that using a Centro battery in a Pre can damage your phone. They just won't tell you how. This is especially frustrating as not only are the two batteries both listed at 1150mAh, but there is a substantial price difference between the two - not to mention that many Pre users already have a ton of Centro batteries lying around gathering dust. If you ever get bored, you can always head over to one of the Pre message boards on the web and get the Pre/Centro battery argument going (again). You'll have more entertainment than you can stand, I promise.
There are many features of the Pre that made the phone worth the (mostly initial) aggravation. The ability to minimize apps, leaving them open as you open another, is wonderful. As I don't have the best data access in my location, I can open the web browser and leave it minimized while I send a text or record an event into my calender. It comes GPS enabled, and while the AT&T GPS servie is extra, Google maps is not.
The browser is incredibly easy to use, and it offers several short-cut options that put your favorite sites within single tap availability. It also switches between apps quickly and easily without forcing you to start from the beginning in each one. It also still threads chat messages.
You get thirty days of free phone support with your new phone, and after thirty days, phone support is about $15 an hour. Chat support is always free.
The Pre Plus is is a great geek phone that with many options available for customization - including many free themes. It can get expensive buying the apps that many Centro users have felt should have been included with the phone, however, and setting up the customization will be beyond the comfort zone of may users. While the battery life is abysmal, chargers and replacement batteries are becoming more affordable. The graphics are stunningly clear and sharp, the screen is an optimal size in relation to the device, and the versatility of functioning as a thumb drive is an added plus.
In summary, the crux of it is this: it has a mixed bag of positives and negatives, and the way you will feel about it will be directly related to the degree of tech-savvy that you have. If you are a Treo or Centro user who is upgrading, don't expect a great (or even pleasant) out-of-the-box experience, and you need to be prepared to shell out additional $$ for third-party software needed to complete the functionality of the phone. For me, that meant spending about $100 on additional software to allow me to sync, run some classic apps, and to replace a couple of old favorites that just wouldn't run on an emulator.


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Samsung SGH T539 Beat - Cellular phone - GSM - folder (flip) - T-Mobile Review

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(More customer reviews)This phone had barely just come out when my current phone started to fail. I went to T-Mobile for a replacement only to be disappointed. T-Mobile stores don't have a great selection of phones at all.
I decided to pick this little flip phone up, and I was NOT disappointed.
On the outside the phone looks pretty sleek and stylish. I've received plenty of compliments on how it looks.
I like Samsung phones and I loved this one. Samsung makes gorgeous displays (I own a Samsung MP3 player and TV as well) and this phone didn't disappoint.
It comes with an solid Mp3 player that pumps out amazing sound quality through the built-in green speaker on the front of the phone. This little speaker is amazingly loud, and was an instant hit with all of my friends.
The earphones it comes with also pump out top shelf sound but are a tad uncomfortable in my ears. If the included earphones are a problem for you, don't fret, the box comes with an adapter so that you can use any headphones you want.
It also has an excellent 1.3 megapixel camera that takes great pictures for a phone in this price range.
The Video camera is capable of a 352 x 288 resolution screen, with a duration that is as long as your Micro SD memory card can take.
You can transfer both your pics and videos easily using an included micro SD adapter.
The box also includes a USB adapter that you can use to transfer your songs to the phone using Windows Media Player. The sync process worked seamlessly for me, and was super simple to use. You can then set any song in your phone as ringer as well.
The only bad aspect I've seen with this phone so far, is an bad battery life. My last Samsung phone could last 3 and a half days with regular use, on one single charge. Make sure you charge your Beat every night, because it won't last 2 days without some juice.
Altogether, this is a great phone, packed with features. An excellent piece of technology for the price.


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Enjoy listening to your favorite tunes, surfing the web, or messaging with your friends with the Samsung Beat mobile phone. Easy and fun to use, the Beat packs a ton of features--including a music player, stereo Bluetooth service, a 1.3-megapixel digital camera, and a microSD expansion slot--into a compact package that looks like an MP3 player from the outside.
T-Mobile Options Available exclusively from T-Mobile, the Beat communicates through the company's GSM/GPRS and EDGE networks, with quad-band support (GSM 850, 900, 1,800, and 1,900 MHz) helping guarantee global connectivity. As a result, the phone is ideal for international travel, giving you full mobile voice and data coverage all over the world without requiring you to change phones, phone numbers. or e-mail addresses. The Beat is also myFaves compatible, allowing you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. Beat users who are myFaves subscribers can also send an audio postcard--a photo accompanied by a voice message--as well as send an e-mail, launch an IM client, or send a text message right from the myFaves home screen.
Design The compact clamshell phone offers an ultra-bright TFT display offers a 176 x 220 pixel resolution and support for up to 262,000 colors. Below the screen, meanwhile, sits a four-way navigation pad and dedicated shortcut keys, with a second pad located on the outside of the clamshell for easier music navigation while on the move. And text messaging is fast and easy thanks to the phone's predictive-text technology, which anticipates which words you're about to type and finishes them for you.
Multimedia The real star of the Samsung Beat, however, is its music support. Not only does it include the aforementioned exterior thumbpad--which makes it easy to skip songs or adjust the volume while the phone is in your pocket--but it also supports both MP3 and AAC files, and offers a Bluetooth profile for listening to music wirelessly through a compatible stereo headset. And as with most of the latest mobile phones, the Samsung Beat includes a built-in 1.3-megapixel camera that offers such features as a 4x digital zoom, a self-timer, and multiple picture modes. The camera is also capable or recording small video clips via the 30 MB of integrated memory or longer clips when saved to a microSD card (the phone includes a 1 GB card and supports up to 2 GB of expandable memory).
Calling and Messaging The Samsung Beat offers plenty of handy calling and messaging features, including a voice-dialing function that makes it a breeze to call friends and associates by simply saying their names; a full duplex speakerphone that lets you hear callers loud and clear; a WAP 2.0 browser and e-mail application; support for SMS and MMS messages; instant messaging, and such handy tools as a calendar, notepad, alarm clock, to-do list, and tip calculator. Connectivity is aided by the Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity, which offers profiles for communication headsets and hands-free car kits.
Vital Statistics The Samsung Beat measures 1.5 by 3.7 by 0.66 inches (W x H x D), weighs 0.27 ounces, and includes a rechargeable battery that provides up to four hours of talk time and 250 hours of standby time. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box Samsung Beat phone, rechargeable battery, charger, user's manual.

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Sony Ericsson W760a Phone, Red (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)Incredible Phone!
I've owned several Motorola phones in the past and was hesitant to switch to a Sony Ericsson. Since I was going to be stuck with `this' phone for the next 2-years, I spent a good amount of time researching several phones (LG, Motorola, SE, Iphone, and Samsung) and found this one was prefect. CNET gives it a very high rating!! (BTW-I would have loved to get the IPhone but I didn't want to pay the extra monthly service charges the phone requires and as a `phone' it is quite large to carry around.)
I wanted a Slide Phone but not one that was too bulky & thick and also one that had a key-pad that would (1) last and (2) had numbers that were not too small. Surprisingly CNET reviewed several phones that did not meet those simple criteria.
While I waited for my phone to be delivered, I saw the previous reviews. I became very concerned about the choice I had made. Well, I have had this phone for 2 weeks and have not seen any of the problems the other reviewers listed. I bought a 4G M2 card and have loaded a good amount of music and images. The great thing is, the computer software is free on SE's site, where Motorola made you pay for theirs.
So, to say the least, I love this phone. I LOVE the walkman 'SensMe' feature, the fact you can shake the phone to shuffle or go to the next song, and you can lift or lower the phone to change the volume... Not to mention, for the size you get a great camera and AAC/MP3 player all in one! It's prefect! Also, if I want to add web-access, I can add it later but I am not committed to an additional monthly service plan like I would have been with the I-Phone. Honestly, the list of what I love goes on.
Also, I did send SE an e-mail suggesting they read the reviews on Amazon's site. SE also provides software upgrades for their phones so if there is an issue, hopefully they would fix it. I have received an e-mail back informing me they have not had those issues reported as of yet but would look into them.
I HIGHLY recommend this phone! And it easily deserves the 5-stars I have given it!!!


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Packed with entertainment features and great innovations to take music and gaming interaction to the next level, the Sony Ericsson w760a for AT&T can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, this GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share serve, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call.
This Walkman phone includes the innovative "shake to shuffle" feature, which randomly chooses another song stored on your phone with just a flick of the wrist. This phone is also great for gaming, thanks to that built-in motion sensor that enables you to tilt the phone to control gameplay. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth 2.0 for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion, access to personal email and instant messaging services, and up to 3.5 hours of talk time.
AT&T Service Options This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS 850/1900 MHz network, and this phone is also compatible with 2100 MHz 3G networks (found in international territories). The AT&T 3G network provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services. (For use outside the United States, an AT&T international data plan is recommended.)
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. You'll also enjoy quad-band GSM connectivity, which allows you to make calls in more than 190 countries and access data applications in the more than 135 countries where AT&T offers international data roaming.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Video Share service, which enables you to send a live, one-way video stream to another compatible phone during a standard voice call. The service also allows you to switch the direction of the video stream during the same phone call. (Customers must be in an area served by the company's 3G network and have a Video Share-enabled phone.) A majority of users in the architecture, engineering and construction industries rated the ability to share live video through Video Share highly, according to research commissioned by AT&T. Video Share lets you see progress on a job site or review the day's work without having to drive from an office or other site to do so.
You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.
With 3G connectivity, you'll be able to access AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service and the Internet while on the go. Cellular Video features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And you get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal. (A MEdia Max subscription bundle is recommended for accessing AT&T's Internet, video, and music services.)
The phone has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.
Phone Features The slider-style w760a features a top face with a 2.2-inch, 262K-color LCD screen (240 x 320-pixel resolution), five-way navigator (with music play/pause button in the center) and standard send/end and soft navigation keys. The phone slides smoothly up to reveal the alpha-numeric keypad. The phone has a 32 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional Memory Stick Micro (M2) media (up to 4 GB in size). The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries with space for up to 7 numbers per entry and support for picture and ringer ID.
This Walkman phone offers a full-function digital audio player that's compatible with MP3 and AAC files, and it includes Sony Ericsson's innovative "shake to shuffle" feature. With Shake Control activated, just flick your wrist and a vibration lets you know that the track has been changed--a new song from your current playlist is randomly selected and automatically played. Playback settings also include an equalizer, playlists, stereo widening, and shuffle and loop modes. This Walkman phone features MegaBass enhancement for added depth of sound, a flight mode that lets you keep listening to tunes with the phone's network connectivity turned off, and the PlayNow feature that enables you to download new music tones directly to the phone.
Sony Ericsson's SensMe technology is used to incorporate mood analysis into the track details, which allows you to create playlists that suit your mood. Select SensMe in the downloadable Sony Ericsson Media Manager software, and it will mood-analyze all MP3 files on the computer. When you transfer music from a CD or a PC to your phone using Media Manager, the tracks will automatically be analysed. Instead of selecting tracks for your next playlist, just select your mood.
With the W760, gaming is more fun than ever. The integrated accelerometer allows you to shake or tilt the W760a to simulate motion while playing video games, and dedicated A and B gaming buttons also allow extra control and interactivity. The intuitive Media User Interface rotates depending on how you're holding the phone, so you can see everything you need at a glance. Auto rotate works for photos, videos and games.
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 built-in 3.2 megapixel camera captures stills and video--and playback of video or still pictures is only limited to the memory card size (or capped at 20 seconds for sending via MMS). You can choose from four resolution sizes and two quality settings for still photos, and it also features white balance and brightness adjustments, digital zoom (up to 3.2x), night mode, panorama, and multi-shot mode. It provides support for PictBridge technology so you can print your photos without the need of a PC (either using USB or Bluetooth). Video clips can be shot at up to QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels) at 30 frames per second (fps).
The phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3 and IMAP4 protocols, while the included Access NetFront Web Browser allows you to surf full HTML web sites. It also supports RSS feeds, allowing you to use your phone to view up-to-the-minute news and other content from selected Web sites and blogs. Just subscribe to the feed and let it come to you. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. 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.
Other features include:
Flight mode allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of this phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight
Instant messaging via AOL, Windows Live, Yahoo!
Organizational tools: calendar, calculator, alarm clock, tasks, timer, notes, stopwatch
USB mass storage capabilities
Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrating alert
Speakerphone
Voice dialing and voice commands
Built-in FM radio

Vital Statistics The Sony Ericsson w760a weighs 3.6 ounces and measures 4.05 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches. Its 930 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's 850/1900 MHz 3G frequencies (UMTS/HSDPA).

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Motorola RAZR2 V9m Phone (Sprint) Review

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(More customer reviews)Ok, this phone is definitely better all around than my MMA900 as far as call quality, speakerphone quality, picture quality, music quality, video quality, coolness, and thickness level (I have some pretty tight jeans unfortunately...I need to go shopping).
Now to the cons. When texting, I always wanted those emoticons where you can text those smiley faces to other people...either I can't figure out how to do it or the phone won't let me.
The second quirk is the placement of the speaker for use of the speakerphone. It is located UNDER the phone so if you are holding it in your hand, you have to hold it just right to get optimum quality from the speaker. And good luck setting the phone on your bed and listening to a person on the other end or to music, the quality of the noise goes from fantastic to bad when you don't put it on a hard surface (you need room for airflow to the speakers for them to operate correctly).
Third, I am kind of a camera freak so the lack of a camera flash annoyed the heck out of me. I figured that if I need to take a night shot of something, I can just turn on a flashlight or something like that.
Another thing is the vibration mode...YOU CAN'T FEEL IT!!! In order to notice it you almost have to let it sit on a plastic schoolchair!!!
Now when I call people the conversation usually lasts for a fairly long time (over a half hour and I have 3-5 of these kinds of conversations per day). Through the actual hand set, if I am in a quiet environment, I can get about 7 calls through with the lowest volume setting. For some reason, when I call a landline the call volume is lower than if I am calling a cell line. I can only get in about 5-6 calls on medium volume (setting 3-5) which is the setting I use when driving in the car. I usually don't go much higher on call volume than that but when the speakerphone function is used and you are driving in the car, I hold it in my hand or put the phone in the cupholder so I can concentrate more on the road...and believe me, I use speakerphone A LOT!!!
When I use speakerphone I have to have it on volume levels between 5 and 7. And unfortunately, that cuts my talk time down to about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs (BUMMER). I am waiting for them to come out with an extended battery but that probably won't happen at least for the next few months. I haven't done a test on music battery life yet, however.
Now for the included accessories. There is really only one that stands out and that is the 256MB Micro SD card that is included...NO USB CONNECTION...so if you don't have a memory card reader in your computer, you are SOL right now. Now there are 2 things about this memory function:
1. If you don't have a memory card reader, you can buy a micro USB (at lest I think it's micro) to USB hookup (not mini!!!) from your local tech store if you don't already have one.
2. The phone also has 65 MB of internal memory and what is nice is that you can choose where you can save a picture file you make (between internal memory or external micro SD card)
There aren't any clips or holsters that come with the phone which is also a bummer. The reason is because this phone is like the 5th gen. iPod...FINGERPRINT MAGNET (I wish I could underline this because it really is a bad fingerprint magnet). The problem is really only on the front of the phone where the touch screen is and you can buy a 8 pack of screen protectors (4 for the external screen and 4 for the internal screen) for about 5-6 bucks on eBay and they already have leather and plastic cases out there for these phones on eBay for between 6 and 20 bucks.
And just a friendly warning to current sprint users that want to switch to this phone and start a new contract from their already existing one, (as in you haven't finished your 2 year plan but want to start a new one with the same number and unless you have some sort of loyalty discount that starts at 1 year or some other discount) it ain't gonna happen if you wan't to only pay the already high price of $250. You will have to pay the full $400 for the phone and at that point, you might as well just add a line on to your plan and get the phone for the $250. What I hear is that if you want to start a family plan, the 2nd line is free but all lines after that (3,4,and 5) cost $10 a month. It might pay for itself at that point.
And here is a question that I wouldn't mind being answered. On my old MM-A900, the call quality of both the handset and speakerphone were awesome for the first month and a half I had it, but after that it all went downhill. I didn't know if this was a problem that only happened with the MM-A900 or if it happens with all thin phones (like this one). If this is the case for all thin phones, then I am going to return this and put my old phone back on service because this phone cost me 400 bones and I want to see every single one be worth it.
Well sorry for the long review (if you have made it this far) and even though there are a lot of cons that I would like to have reworked and fixed, the current pros kind of even out if not outweigh the cons by a little bit, that's why I gave it a 4 star.
Thanks for your patience and I hope this helped!!!

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After creating a gadget/fashion icon in the original MOTORAZR, Motorola has upped the ante with the new RAZR2 V9m with cutting edge technology and enhanced features that make it even easier to use. The RAZR2 V9m offers data connectivity via Sprint's EV-DO data network--perfect for surfing the Web as well as downloading music and video from Sprint's Music Store and TV service. It's fully loaded with an arsenal of digital tools, including a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music and photo printing, MicroSD memory card expansion, 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 V9m stronger and more durable than its predecessor.
Sprint Service Options Supporting the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the RAZR2 V9m is fully compatible with Sprint's Power Vision service (additional charges applicable). With Power Vision, you can download and stream high-quality video, straight onto your phone. Enjoy full-color video clips or live TV of the latest news, sports, and entertainment from brands you know, like CNN, Fox, The Weather Channel, NFL Mobile, and more. Power Vision also serves as a portal for enhanced games. Where coverage is available, EV-DO connectivity provides average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps, with peak rates up to 2 Mbps.
The Sprint Music Store enables you to buy, download, and then jam out wherever you are with new songs or old favorites. Offering a growing selection of more than 1.6 million songs, the store provides you two copies of each song--one for the phone and another for the PC, as well as the ability to burn songs to a CD using Windows Media Player. Save your songs to a memory card with a capacity that's right for you.
With Sprint TV, you can make your RAZR2 V9m your always-on source for news, weather, sports and more. This comprehensive video service combines high-quality streaming audio and video from channels including the NFL Network, ABC, The Weather Channel, Fox Sports, E!, CNN, The Discovery Channel, and more.
Shoot and share your digital photos and short video clips instantly with Sprint PCS Picture Mail. Then either store the pictures and videos on your memory card, or send them from your phone to email addresses or other compatible phones. Archive your pictures and videos at Sprint's Picture Mail web site,and take advantage of advanced features that let you crop pictures, organize your own albums, share your pictures and videos, order prints, and more.
You can also stream music to your phone with Sprint Radio, offering over 30 channels of both music and talk radio--from Hip Hop and Latin Pop to NPR.
Phone Features Designed to be even sharper than before, the RAZR2 V9m 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 V9m 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. Both screens provide 320 x 240-pixel resolutions with support for up to 65K colors. 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 V9m recognizing what type of message you are sending.
Talk to Me: Originally designed to address the needs of those with vision impairment, the RAZR2 V9m 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 a 4x 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 five resolution choices (from 160 x 120 to 1600 x 1200 pixels) and also features a self-timer and controls for brightness and white balance. The RAZR2 V9m is also an impressive video camcorder, providing up to QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels). You can record video for as long as you have available space on your MicroSD memory card, or choose a 10-second cap for videos sent via MMS. It supports H.263, H.264, and MPEG4 video formats.
With up to 2 GB of storage (via optional MicroSD memory card), the RAZR2 V9m 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 1.2 wireless connectivity, 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.
Other features include:
65 MB internal flash memory
Up to 1000 contact entries, each with up to six numbers and two email addresses
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
M4/T4 hearing aid and TTY compatibility
aGPS capable for E911 emergency location/sGPS

Vital Statistics The RAZR2 V9m weighs 4.13 ounces and measures 4.06 x 2.1 x 0.47 inches. Its 770 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.6 hours (215 minutes) of talk time, and up to 310 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 CDMA frequencies and is compatible with the EV-DO data network.

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