Motorola EM330 Phone, Titanium (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)After 4 months, my AT&T Motorola EM330 became stiff in the clamshell hinge. About 3 weeks later the hinge cracked upon opening and the upper part of the flip phone separated from the body at an angle on one side. I called in. During over one hour on the phone, AT&T customer service and warranty people maintained consistently that if the hinge cracked, I must have damaged it. I pointed out the phone showed no sign of external injury like dents or scratches and I never dropped it, although I do keep it in my front pants pocket and press the phone against my face while talking which stresses the hinge. Finally I convinced them that I had not abused the phone and they said they would replace it. But there was one more step in the process. The warranty service people had me remove the battery and look at the moisture indicator. It was pink indicating water exposure. I told them the phone had never been in the drink. They told me this could have occurred after being caught in the rain or answering the phone after stepping out of the shower. But regardless, the pink indicator voided the warranty and suddenly they would not replace the phone. They kindly offered to allow me to purchase a new phone at the regular price. How convenient!!! A little moisture indicator allows AT&T to avoid the responsibility of having sold a cheap, poorly made phone. The EM330 is not a clamshell phone. It's an eggshell phone. Based on other reports, BEWARE of AT&T and BEWARE the Motorola EM330.

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Bring your music to life with the Motorola EM330 clamshell phone from AT&T, perfect for those looking for a compact device to handle both mobile communication and music needs. The EM330 offers easy music playback control without even needing to open the flip--simply select and play using touch-sensitive keys that appear only when they're needed. The phone is also compatible with over-the-air downloads from AT&T Mobile Music (as well as eMusic Mobile and Napster Mobile subscription services). Other features include Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, MicroSD memory expansion to 2 GB, and access to personal email and instant messaging.
AT&T Service This phone provides tri-band GSM coverage (850/1800/1900 MHz) for voice as well as GPRS/EDGE connectivity for receiving data. AT&T's EDGE network 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 music downloads, full picture messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.
You'll be able to access AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the go, 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.
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 entry-level Motorola EM330 clamshell phone has a 1.8-inch internal screen with a 128 x 160-pixel resolution and support for 65K colors. It's complemented by an external monochrome screen on the flip, which displays current time, signal strength, battery life, and incoming calls as well as the current playing song. Additionally, you'll find LED music playback controls just below the screen. The phone has a small 20 MB internal memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards up to 2 GB in size. The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contac entries, with multiple numbers per entry as well as support for caller groups and picture/ringer ID.
The EM330 is compatible with MP3 and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ digital audio formats. Whether you like jamming to rock, chilling to reggae, or keeping up with the latest pop tracks, the EM330 has you covered with a built-in audio equalizer to enhance the music experience. It also features preset equalizer settings for 11 types of music. If you fancy your music with a bit more bite, you can even boost the bass up to nine decibels for a booming, thumping sound. It also includes an integrated FM radio so you can keep up with your favorite talk shows and sporting events while on the go.
This Motorola phone includes the innovative CrystalTalk technology, which 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.
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. 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 (additional charges or subscription applicable).
The EM330 offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options. It includes support for mobile email services such as AOL, Yahoo!, AT&T Yahoo!, BellSouth, and Windows Live. You can also keep up with your instant messaging buddies using the built-in IM application that connects to those same services.
Other features include:
1.3-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and video capture capabilities
USB connectivity supports mass storage capabilities (USB cable sold separately)
32-chord polyphonic ringtones
Organizer with calendar, alarm, and voice memo
Web browser (WAP 2.0/xHTML)
Voice dialing capabilities
3.5mm headphone/headset jack

Vital Statistics The Motorola EM330 weighs 3.17 ounces and measures 3.54 x 1.95 x 0.86 inches. Its 810 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours of standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

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Nokia 5300 XpressMusic Lilac Phone (T-Mobile) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this phone because it was super cheap with a contract extension, and it had a nice set of features. Unfortunately, I was ready to send it back just moments after taking it out of the box. The first problem that I had with it was that the back is very hard to open. I'm pretty sure that the latch mechanism will fail eventually. Then, within five minutes of removing the plastic from the screen, the screen had a deep scratch on it. I don't know how this happened - I was just fiddling around with it in my hands. Other than the back cover, the phone strikes me as fairly solid, and the slider seems sturdy enough.
The music player seems to work just fine - haven't had any problems with it. It sounds terrible coming from the speaker, but with just a cheap $10 pair of headphones, the music sounds quite nice. I was very impressed with the sound quality. I haven't had any problems with any kind of hissing sounds using the adapter.
The Nokia software is very easy to use - no problems transferring files or anything like that.
The FM radio also appealed to me, and it works ok. I've read review that said the radio only works with the headphones, but that's not really accurate. The headphones need to be plugged into the phone to function as an antenna, but once you plug them in, you can choose to have the sound come from the phone's speaker.
Most aspects of the phone's interface are straightforward and intuitive, and I don't really have any rants or raves there. Like every other reviewer, I was shocked at the short battery life. Sometimes I've even had to charge the phone during the day after having charged it all night. Oh - an annoying thing - maybe some helpful reader can clue me in on this one - is that when I plug in the phone to charge it, the screen backlight turns on and it stays on for the duration of the charge. I can't figure out how to turn it off.
The screen quality (other than its tendency to scratch) is excellent. Very bright, easy to read, nice color. But I'd agree with the earlier reviewer who said that the clock is too small. I don't wear a watch and depend on my phone to keep me on time.
Other than the button on the back cover, the other buttons are fine. The power button and side buttons are harder to manage than I'd like, but they're not terrible. The keypad has great buttons and is easy to use accurately.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the voice recognition function is useless. It has never understood anything I've ever said to it. I have a a PEBL that is from the UK and only understands British English, but that phone still understands me most of the time. (They both use a speaker-independent system where you don't record voice tags or train the phone.)
The camera is ok, but I'd never use it in place of a regular digital camera. The pictures just aren't that good. After taking a picture, the phone prompts you to save or send the picture, which is annoying, but if you push the camera button again, it will go back to taking pictures and will save the last picture taken to your default location.
I don't text or use the web on this phone, so I can't say much about that. I have found the software it uses for guessing which words you type is not quite as good as that on the Motorola phones I've used in the past.
Where this phone was most disappointing to me was its function as a phone. I was surprised by this, as Nokia has such a good reputation, and Motorola is supposedly not as good - but I found the reverse to be true in this case. I've had a lot of reception problems with this phone. With my PEBL, it was very rare for me to have any kind of problem with dropped calls or bad reception, but it has been an ongoing issue with this phone. I've also had issues with the phone not ringing when someone calls - they get the voicemail and leave a message, but when I check the voicemail, the message isn't there. This happened three times over the three weeks that I used the phone (and I don't get a lot of calls, so three is a significant percentage). Even when the reception seemed good, I was still told that my voice sounded a little fuzzy. When I switched back to using my PEBL, my friends all heard the difference immediately. My home office is in a closet that is partly underground, and I only very rarely had problems with the PEBL in there, but the Nokia is useless in that room. The PEBL also works better with my bluetooth headset.
So this phone was bad enough that I stopped using it and went back to my PEBL, which is a far superior device (though not perfect by any means.) Still, the Nokia was such a bargain (especially with the 1GB card) and has so many other functions that it's nice to have around. My daughter uses the mp3 player, radio, and camera.

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The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic phone, which features a stylish slider design and can hold up to 1,500 music tracks, keeps the focus on advanced music portability. With dedicated external music keys, stereo Bluetooth, and a memory card slot supporting up to 2 GB of memory, the 5300 offers a comprehensive feature set at an accessible price. Never before has it been as easy or affordable for consumers to own a mobile phone that also offers a first-rate music experience that compares favorably to any stand-alone music player. Other key features include a QVGA display, speakerphone, a 1.3-megapixel camera, EDGE data support, and flashlight. It's the perfect companion to T-Mobile service. It also supports T-Mobile's great myFaves service.
DesignThe 5300's slider design features a large display that sports an impressive 240 x 320 resolution and support for over 200,000 colors. Even with the slider closed, the 5300 features great music and call control. There are music control keys on the left side and volume adjustment keys on right side of the phone, while a stylish five-way center button resides just below the display. Slide the phone open to reveal its easy to use backlit keypad. The phone's 1.3-megapixel camera lens is discreetly housed on the left edge of the phone. A built-in mini-USB 2.0 port is provided, as well as Bluetooth stereo headset compatibility. The built-in hot-swappable microSD memory expansion slot is compatible with cards up to 2 GB of capacity.
Calling FeaturesThe 5300 supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as MP3-based ringers so you can load your favorite sound effects and music clips to alert you of incoming calls. Plus, with the phone's picture and ringer ID functions, you can assign pictures and ringtones to your most common callers. For when you need to be discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode. Meanwhile, voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates as easy as saying their names. The 5300's built-in contacts list and phone book will keep track of all your contacts with its ample storage capacity. Lastly, there's an integrated speakerphone for talking hands-free, and the phone's Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible (for music listening, you can still use your favorite wired headphones with the Nokia 2.5mm AV connector, sold separately).
Other calling features include compatibility with T-Mobile's myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. Learn more about myFaves.
Messaging, Internet and ToolsThe 5300 is a mobile messaging and Internet powerhouse. With support for the MMS (multimedia messaging service), the phone can send picture and text messages, and when coupled with the phone's powerful camera, MMS opens up great opportunities for robust messaging. The phone ships with a built-in email client that supports POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols.
Getting on the Internet is easy with the 5300. It supports the GPRS data protocol, as well as the high-speed EDGE wireless data service. When used with your carrier data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. The phone is bundled with a mobile Web browser, too, offering hearty Web browsing abilities right on the phone. Meanwhile, 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.
The 5300 supports PC synchronization via USB or Bluetooth, which means you can manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC. Nokia's PC Suite application makes this process a breeze. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 5300 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, a to-do list, and an alarm clock.
Imaging and Entertainment The Nokia 5300 can hold over 100 albums worth of music (approximately 1500 tracks) on a 2 GB microSD card. Thanks to dedicated music keys, you can easily control the playback of music while simultaneously enjoying other functions such as texting, browsing, or taking pictures. For an even louder groove, you can plug in your favorite headphones or external speakers with a 3.5mm headset jack by simply connecting them to the 5300 using the inbox adapter. The 5300 can swiftly transfer albums and music collections to and from a PC using a standard micro USB connector or Bluetooth. When traveling, you can use the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway (sold separately) to stream music collections and favorite playlists wirelessly to any supported stereo from the 5300.
No one-hit wonder, the Nokia 5300 also comes with the latest messaging functions complemented by a 1.3-megapixel camera. The camera features a selftimer, an 8x digital zoom, and can be used to capture video and view video playback. You can even view video playback in landscape mode, and the volume keys double as zoom keys when the camera mode is activated. And don't forget about the games! The phone supports Java gameplay and other Java-based applications.
The 5300 also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
Vital Statistics The Nokia 5300 weighs 3.76 ounces and measures 3.64 x 1.90 x .81 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.20 hours of digital talk time, up to 223 hours of digital standby time, and up to 12 hours of music playback time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

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Motorola Karma QA1 Phone, Black (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)The phone itself is mildly bulky (smaller than blackberries and Palms), if that even does it justice as a description....ok, it's short (though taller than it is wide) and roughly a couple inches wide, medium thickness (but that is a given since it's a slider), but very very functional and sturdy compared to the other phones I handled during my pre-purchase peruse. Many of the other sliders priced the same were either more phone than necessary (more major PDA requiring more $ expensive data packages) or were flimsy and cheap to the touch.
For a basic PDA-like texter phone (calendar, IM and texting), it's great. The body of the phone is rubbery, metallic, and plastic with a matte and rubber finish outer shell and a durable glass-like quality face. This isn't a rock, but at the same time it feels solid in my hands. It only comes in the one stock color at the moment; gray/black. There are colored click and rubber cases for it (which would just make it bulkier), but honestly short of a carrying case and a full cover screen shield (film to protect from scratches) you don't need much else for this phone's body.
*If your phone hums for any reason, even while open, other than standard setting of vibrating with calls, IM's and texts, return it for warranty coverage to your cell provider. Many forums have listed this as a concern. Thankfully, I did not have this problem.
The keys are not gel like, how the Palms are. They are plastic, firm, and spaced from one another. I picked up quickly on the shift and number keys. They don't feel cheap like some of the other popular sliders. The D/5 key is slightly depressed amongst the others raised, intentionally.
I digress, the phone itself is great. I owned a Razr before, but texting on a simple flip phone, regardless of how well constructed it is, with basic keys isn't great. Between going to school & working full time, I needed something I could key in details into my daily calendar and text with.
The screen is small and glass-like (not poor quality looking plastic). It is not a touch screen in any application. It's extremely well lit and crisp (even at a default contrast setting of 3-med) but it gets smudgy. Invest in a screen guard the same day you buy it to protect from scratches. Easy enough.
I didn't include the internet, but I did get the messaging unlimited. I hear they are going to start requiring minimum plans for smart phones soon. Otherwise, they won't even sell you the phone. But I think that given the quality of the unit, watching television or other on it would be suitable and clear. My friends have marveled over the clarity of the pictures, lettering, etc...There is no lag or weird pixilation that I've seen, accept for when pictures are loading in the album for view. There is also GPS directions available, but it's an At&t format and requires internet.
The backgrounds can be changed to whatever preset ones on the phone or a picture stored on the mini or phone memory (main menu=settings=personalize).
The "themes" or background color can be set (main menu=settings=themes). Two come standard on the phone and of course, true to At&t nature, you can BUY more right there on the little device if you wish. I set mine to At&t Custom (which is black background with white lettering). The other is At&t blue & white.
The phone has a key lock mode. When you get it straight from the box, it's set to turn the phone to standby quickly. This is an adjustable feature you just have to poke around tools settings. Personally, I don't mind that it locks quickly. I throw it into my purse once I'm done with it. You can set it up to automatically unlock when you open it. I believe it is defaulted this way anyway.
You can change most of the home bar keys to accommodate your needs. So if you don't want MySpace and Facebook to list on your bar, but you want the IM and the Address book instead it's easily changed. If you do wish to use these attributes, be sure your plan covers internet usage. Unlimited Messaging plans (or the current ones they offer around $20) usually only cover the IM and texting of text, pics and video only. To use the FB or MS, you have to log onto your online account from a computer first to enable the mobile feature.
Keys on the sides of the phone are (left default) camera and (right default) ringer volume.
On the face are default back and message center buttons.
You CAN work on things without having to slide out the key pad. Again, an adjustable feature you have to poke for to set. I like being able to read my calendar reminders & messages without having to open the phone. Text marquee (the speed in which lengthy text passes into view) is also available in slow, medium, and fast. Both slide feature and text marquee are found under main menu=settings=initial setup.
There are car settings and Airplane Mode, which means while in flight you don't have to technically turn your phone completely off. Read more about the details online.
Standard headphone jack available on top of the phone.
Games there are a few of them on the unit, but they are all demos, a couple are complicated to load, and you cannot delete the demos. If you want to pay monthly to order and keep a game on the phone that's entirely up to you.
The battery life is more than acceptable. Just remember brightness settings and leaving on the Bluetooth when not in use will always drain any battery. And I do leave mine on battery save mode, brightness of 3 (midway),
The sound: quality of the speaker phone is excellent and clear.
However, because of the shape of the unit I would recommend speaking on speaker phone or investing in a Bluetooth earpiece. In regards of music, again, it is better quality listening that on most phones. It'll play a variety of formats (be sure to review tech stats for which: AAC, H.263, MP3, MPEG, MPEG-4, WAV, WMA9, WMA10, PNG, eAAC+, AAC+, MIDI, Real Audio).
The Camera: has a variety of playful settings, you can turn off the shutter noise, there is video but remember the phone saves up to 100 mb or you can store up to 16 g on a mini-card (which is not usually included with the phone). The port is beside the battery, under the cover. The size of your memory will affect how many pictures and the length of your videos (as well as the number of songs). For 2 mp, it's an ok camera. There is a flash, but I call it LED flashlight mode. The flash is literally more a constant light, than a traditional flash (unless I'm overlooked a setting). And it is BRIGHT. My friends had "sunspot" blindness when I tried to take their picture with it.
The alarm: If you are like me you use your phone for just about everything, including an alarm clock. Some PDA/phones are not loud enough, or don't allow your own music or tones. You can set multiple times with tones on the phone or your own music and the volume (ranging from 0-6) is plenty loud enough.
Texting: is great because it learns your words, allows for inserted pre-template words/phrases, pictures, video, etc...and when it does suggest words as you type they are more often than not the ones you were trying to use. I don't type in text lingo often; I like the old school art of actually writing out what I have to say. Either way, it works well.
There is some confusion about the threading texting...some forums I've seen have people wondering if you can have it thread or switch it back & forth between texting old school and threading...There is. I found the option today. If you go into message and click on options, select "view messages" or "view conversations" depending on which you have it defaulted to when you get it. This is how you switch between threaded texts and the regular texting style. I'm sure email would have been great, but personally, my email isn't all that vital. The IM & texting are more than enough to get a hold of me. If you want email you'll have to double check the tech specifics for which it'll support or if you have to sync up existing email through a POP account.
You can set up the texting in and out boxes to trash messages automatically to save you the hassle. Same standard features (locking, copying, etc...)
IM: Yahoo, AIM, and WLM. Other than those I don't see any other available messenger clients. But for example yahoo accounts are free and easily set up online prior to setting up messaging on the device.
You will have to use Motorola Tools to put on or take items off your phone like music and picture files, unless of course you pay to download music, sent it via Bluetooth, or other, etc...I have an old version and I've not tried it yet (so I can't say if you have to get the newer one or not), because I had to order another USB cord. This is a mini-flat usb attachment, that once again isn't usually included in the box. Got to ebay or Amazon for accessories. I wouldn't recommend buying in the store for extras. I bought the usb, car charger, screen guards, leather case all for $10 with no extra shipping charges. The store, $30. Because I made the same mistake, thinking my Razr attachments (Motorola too) would work, they do not. The port is completely different.
I purchased this phone (via At&t with a 2 year contract). Complain enough about their "one time" activation fee of $18 and you won't have to pay it. Like car salesman they act like they are giving you such a good deal.


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Get ahead of the social curve with the Motorola Karma QA1 from AT&T, a curvy and compact messaging device that lets you express yourself the way you want. Designed for effortless all-day, every-day mobile socializing, the Karma features text messaging, instant messaging and homescreen access to Facebook and MySpace. And you'll be able to quickly fire off status messages and emails with the slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
This phone can quickly download video, music and more over AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can listen to a conference call on a headset while sending and receiving e-mail attachments, picture messages or Web pages at the same time. This GPS-enabled phone can access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions as well as its Video Share service, which enables you to send video of yourself to another compatible phone while making a voice call.
Other features include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder with a flash and 8x digital zoom, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, digital audio player, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), full HTML browser, access to personal email, personal organizer tools, and up to 4 hours of talk time.
AT&T Service 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 850/1900 MHz 3G network (UMTS/HSDPA), which 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.
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.) While using Video Share with family and friends is a fun way to communicate, it's also very useful for business. For example, 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.
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.
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.
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 Motorola Karma QA1 keeps the conversation going with multiple ways to stay connected on your terms. IM-style texting with an all-in-one view of messages and easy scroll navigation helps you keep track of conversations and stay organized. Take your social status to the next level by sending instant messages to multiple friends at once using popular services like Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. Social networking addicts can add Facebook and MySpace quick launch icons to the home screen for one-click access, and updating your status, sharing a comment or posting pictures and video from the Karma's built-in camera is a breeze.
The phone has a 2.5-inch LCD screen with a 320 x 240-pixel resolution and excellent 262K color depth--great for reviewing photos before uploading. The face has a 4-way navigation pad with center select key that's surrounded by send/end keys, soft navigation keys, a back button and a dedicated messaging button. The face then smoothly slides up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. The phone has a 100 MB user accessible memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 16 GB in size). The internal phonebook supports multiple phone numbers per contact and supports caller groups as well as picture/ringer ID.
This Motorola phone includes the innovative CrystalTalk technology, which 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.
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. 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 (additional charges or subscription applicable).
The 2-megapixel camera includes an LED flash and up to 8x digital zoom (depending on resolution selection), and it also captures video clips. In addition to a digital audio player (compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+), the phone also offers a video player that's compatible with MPEG4 and H.263 video formats. You'll enjoy the 3.5mm headphone jack for use with a wide range of headphones.
Other features include:
USB 2.0 connectivity and PC synchronization
Full HTML browser
Access to mobile blogging tools
Compatible with polyphonic and MP3 ringtones; optional Answer Tones from AT&T allow your friends hear your favorite song or funny phrase when they call you
Preloaded games include Scrabble Blast, Super Jewel Quest, Zuma and Oregon Trail
Email formats: IMAP/POP3/SMTP and web-based email
Organizer tools: Calendar, to-do, alarm, calculator, notes, tip calculator
Voice commands
Voice note recording

Vital Statistics The Motorola Karma QA1 weighs 4.97 ounces and measures 3.46 x 2.51 x 0.7 inches. Its 1170 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 336 hours (14 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 network (UMTS/HSDPA).

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Kyocera X-tc Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to say, after owning the Wildcard for 1 1/2 years(and oh boy, did I suffer), I am thoroughly impressed by the XTC.
The XTC has a crisp, large screen. The resolution is marvelous, it takes very nice pictures in medium to bright light, and the fonts, program design is very attractive. You can set it to three different themes- the black/red Virgin Mobile color combo, white, or black. I use the black and it looks so amazing.
The keyboard takes some getting used to, but after inputting all of my contacts from previous Wildcard phone, I am loving the keyboard layout. I love how the "back" key is at the right bottom corner. The keys are decent sized, easy to press, and the keys are really responsive. Plus the design looks very elegant and functional.
The sound quality is also MUCH better than the Wildcard. In fact, I'd like to say that I am absolutely pleased with the earpiece sound quality and volume, and the speakerphone volume and sound clarity. I loaded a couple hundred songs onto the micro SD card, which I popped into the XTC, and playing back the music was actually very clear and pleasant, even when I playback heavy rock songs.
Overall I find the XTC to be very functional, slim, well-designed, and my only fears now are my fingerprints smearing the glossy screen or accidentally dropping the phone because I've been using the phone so often.
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Equipped with a sleek, slide-out QWERTY keyboard that's perfect for text fanatics, the Kyocera X-tc phone from Virgin Mobile keeps you connected with full messaging capabilities including IM and e-mail support. It also boasts Web browsing capabilities with direct links to key social networking sites, a digital music player with dedicated music keys and playlist management, and a large 2.4-inch screen.
With Virgin Mobile, you can choose a pay-as-you-go plan where you pay for just the minutes you use, or select from one of several monthly plans. Those who love to talk can choose the Totally Unlimited Calling for $49.99 per month, while messaging fanatics can choose monthly no-annual-contract plans that combine talk minutes and unlimited messaging--or just choose unlimited messaging with voice calls charged at 10¢ per minute (see more details on pricing below).
Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera for still photos, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), speakerphone, and up to 4.15 hours (250 minutes) of talk time.

Key Features
Full messaging suite including SMS text, MMS picture, instant messaging (IM), and personal e-mail.
Link to your favorite social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, and YouTube.
Buddy Beacon lets you broadcast your location to friends and family and you can turn it on when you're feeling sociable or turn it off when you're not.
2.4-inch display (240 x 320 pixels, 262K color depth) with accelerometer for automatic switching between portrait and landscape display.
Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
1.3-megapixel camera for still photos with dedicated key, digital zoom and photo editing
MP3 music player with dedicated keys and playlist management
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 8 GB.
Opera Mini web browser lets you surf the Internet from your phone, with Mobile Search right on your home screen.
Organizer tools including scheduler, calculator, alarm clock, stopwatch, tip calculator, countdown timer, and voice memos
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Phonebook stores up to 500 contacts
Voice recognition capabilities include voice tags, voice digit-dialing, and voice response
Downloadable games, ringtones, graphics and more
Predicative text-input software for rapid text entry
HAC compliant
TTY/TDD support for the hearing impaired
Bi-lingual interface (English and Spanish)

Vital Statistics The Kyocera X-tc weighs 4.2 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.0 x 0.7 inches. Its 790 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.15 hours of talk time, and up to 200 hours (8.3 days) of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies; 1xRTT voice and data capable.
What's in the Box Kyocera X-tc handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

Virgin Mobile Prepaid Pricing With Virgin Mobile, you can pay only for the calling time you use. You can choose a plan that's based just on minutes (with rates between 5¢ and 10¢ per minute, depending on the amount of minutes you buy). Or, you can choose a monthly plan with no annual contract--including the All-In contract plan with either 500, 1000 or unlimited minutes as well as unlimited messaging and data services. Pay-as-you-go users can easily Top-Up your Virgin Mobile account right from your phone. First, buy a Top-Up card at one of the thousands of retailers that carry them; or register your debit card, credit card, or PayPal account at the Virgin Mobile USA web site in order to add minutes to your account directly from your phone.
Additionally, you can choose from a variety of mobile messaging plans, which includes text and picture messaging, e-mail, and IM (via AOL and Yahoo!). Virgin Mobile USA's national coverage is powered by the nationwide Sprint PCS network.
Virgin Mobile contributes 5 percent of profits from downloadable content to The RE*Generation, its pro-social initiative to help homeless teens, as well as provides postage-paid return envelopes in every new package for customers to recycle old phones.

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Samsung Propel a767 Phone, Red (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)IMO, this is the best smartphone currently available, but it did take me a little while to get it there.
My priority was a phone that would work with our Exchange 2007 system (without installing the Blackberry server and server certs), provide WiFi, let me dial one-handed without looking at the phone, and have usual fun goodies. In addition, I use a database app for the PPC, and this one handles it fine (Windcows Mobile comes in two versions - Smartphone and PPC; most phones run under the Smartphone edition but the EPIX adds the required touchscreen and stylus for full PPC apps).
Pros: Loaded with features: GPS, stereo Bluetooth, GPS, Exchange 7 compatible, WiFi, excellent voice dialing recognition, nice touchpad, great battery life, small enough to fit in the pocket, and keyboard allows one-handed dialing with some practice. Keys are small, but separation is adequate. Provides the higher-end WinMobile PPC rather than SmartPhone OS.
Cons: The default configuration does not provide a very good out-of-box experience; WiFi didn't allow surfing initially, and WiFi support from the usual sources was not adequate (you will see lots of complaints that WiFi doesn't work. However, there is a simple solution.
The good news is that everything eventually worked:
1. Internet now defaults to WiFi if available and only switches to slower 3G when WiFi is not available. Had to go to the MS WinMobile user group site to find the solution (disable the Proxy server, but do it from a clean hard boot).
2. I wanted to use the phone routinely without the stylus. One of the highly frustrating issues initially was that there are no dedicated 5-way navigation keys; modifying the touchpad for that function (an option) didn't make sense. But you can reassign the function of four keys on the lower row, and that gives you both mouse and 5-way navigation.
3. Downloading the Google Mobile desktop toolbar is a must. Goes onto your desktop as a transparent search bar. I had initially installed the Opera browser, but went back to IE after installing Google. Tried the LiveSearch application, but (a) it kept changing my keyboard to symbols and (b) it thought I was always trying to look up something close to my geographical location (instead of letting me look up a WikTionary word to settle a bet with my wife).
4. After transfering my contact list from Outlook, voice dialing worked well without training, and far better than my RAZR. If you want to type instead of talk, then the search algorithm is another nice improvement (at least over my RAZR); simultaneously looks for a match on either a name or phone from your typing.
5. Rhapsody To Go worked for me, but it's theoretically not supported yet on WinMobile, and I did find a few anomalies when transferring music files.
Problems have been minimal. OS 6.1 has been stable, with the only lockup coming when I tried to use voice commands with the ATT Navigator/ GPS service. Only thing I haven't figured out is an initial delay in switching over to my Bluetooth car speaker when receiving the first incoming call; works OK after that.
Overall, this phone is doing exactly what I hoped it would do.


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Get the word out to friends, family, and instant messaging buddies with the Samsung Propel slider phone from AT&T, whose face slides up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard that makes typing a breeze. You'll be able to 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. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (to 8 GB), access to personal email, and up to 5 hours of talk time.
AT&T Service 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, which 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.
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 Samsung Propel's face features a large 2.2-inch LCD screen, which offers a 65K color depth and 220 x 176-pixel resolution and sits above a standard five-way navigator, two soft keys for navigating menus, and send/end keys. It also includes a dedicated one-touch messaging key, making text messaging, instant messaging and mobile email quick and simple. The face slides up to reveal full QWERTY keyboard with integrated numeric keypad and dedicated camera button. The phone has an internal 50 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size). The internal phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries, each capable of storing multiple phone numbers and supporting caller groups as well as picture/ringer ID.
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. 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 Propel offers a full range of email, text, and multimedia messaging options. It includes support for mobile email services such as AOL, Yahoo!, and Windows Live. You can also keep up with your instant messaging buddies using the built-in IM application that connects to those same services.
Other features include:
1.3-megapixel camera with digital zoom and video capture capabilities
Digital audio player with support for MP3 files
72-chord polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
Organizer tools: calendar, alarm, world clock, notes, memo, currency converter, to do
Voice recording capabilities
T9 predictive text entry
USB connectivity (cable not included)
Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), SPP (serial port profile)

Vital Statistics The Samsung Propel weighs 3.8 ounces and measures 3.85 x 2.23 x 0.5 inches. Its 1000 mAH lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 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 network (UMTS/HSDPA).

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