Virgin CYCLOPS by Kyocera - Cellular phone - CDMA2000 1X - folder (flip) - Virgin Mobile Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned Virgin Mobile for my last 3 phones. I even have their oldest model in use (my son). The Cyclops is a great addition to the line and is an affordable camera phone as well. One of the biggest complaints of Virgin users in the past was the low ring tone. I used to have to set my phone on "high and vibrate" just to hear it. That's definitely been fixed. The phone has a great range for volume settings. I could also transfer my phone number and BALANCE when I purchased this phone. That was welcome surprise, especially since these don't come with any contract. Because I use my phone so little, it actually costs me about $7 a month when I 'top up'. In addition, the Cyclops phone has free evenings and weekends. Wow..what a bargain! I really recommend this phone to just about everyone, especially those with kids. It's a great first phone at a great price. The Virgin line also comes with a pre-paid bag to send in your old phone for recycling. I've had great customer service, btw...even on Labor Day.

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Loaded with chic features including a 1.3-megapixel camera, Superphonic Ringtones, TXT Tones, AIM, mobile Web, and much more, the Kyocera Cyclops is an ideal handset for anyone who wants to make a statement as they talk. Other features include an internal antenna, speakerphone, a vertical outer display, voice messaging, voice dialing, and voice memo.
DesignThis silver and red beauty offers a traditional clamshell design with a 65,000-color display and 128 x 160 pixel resolution. A secondary rectangular screen that can display call information, current date and time, battery and signal strength, and more, resides on the outside of the handset. The unit's 1.3-megapixel camera and flash are located just above the secondary display, while the phone's convenient speakerphone is located just below the same screen. Most features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Meanwhile, data and charging connectivity can be found on the unit's bottom edge. Up/down keys for volume control are provided on the left side of the phone, and lastly, because the Cyclops sports an internal antenna, there's nothing to snag when you're grabbing it from your pocket or purse.
Calling FeaturesThe Cyclops's built-in address book supports up to 500 entries, and offers quick and easy management of your contacts. The phone comes with built-in Virgin Mobile "Superphonic" ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Superphonic ringtones feature real music tracks and more are available via Virgin Mobile's download service. Voice dialing of up to ten contacts is supported, as are voice commands, so you can both dial numbers and control certain functions of the phone without ever touching it. Lastly, because the Cyclops sports a convenient 2.5mm headset jack, you can plug in a wired headset device and talk hands free, a must-have feature when you need to be doing other things while talking on the phone.
Messaging, Internet and ToolsThe Cyclops covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and picture messages (Virgin Mobile text messaging charges apply). eZitext text entry, which is 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 phone fully supports Virgin Mobile's enhanced wireless content service, VirginXL. Use the pay-per-use service to download superphonic ringtones, animations and voices from MTV, Comedy central, and the hottest recording artists. Get content and vote in TV-based polls via the MTV area of your phone, or get jokes and updates from Comedy Central. Pick a celebrity voice to answer your voicemail, or get a Sponge Bob thought of the day. The Cyclops also supports mobile instant messaging via AIM.
Getting on the Internet with the Cyclops is easy. The included WAP 2.0 Web browser insures your favorite Web content is accessible at all times, right from your phone. The phone also ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a calculator with a tip calculator, an alarm clock, and a voice memo recorder. Lastly, the phone's PC Sync capability means that you can connect the phone to a computer with a cable and synchronize calendar and contact information.
Imaging and Entertainment Document your most memorable experiences with the Cyclops' 1.3-megapixel camera. The advanced digital camera features a 5 x digital zoom and a powerful flash. Take great pictures, day or night.
The phone boasts custom Virgin Mobile graphics--screen savers, wallpapers, and menu icons--that let you dress up your phone to suit your personality. More graphics, wallpapers, and screensavers are available from the VirginXL service. The Cyclops supports Java gaming, too, and comes preloaded with Bikini Beach Party, Lumines Mobile, and New York Nights, while a big selection of additional games can be downloaded from the VirginXL service.
Vital Statistics The Kyocera Cyclops weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 3.54 x 1.81 x .92 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 165 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

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Kyocera Marbl Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried to upgrade my teen's ancient kyocera (so old you have to extend the external antenna!) to the Marbl. My teen rarely uses his phone, but it gets the job done and "never" needs charging. I charged the new Marbl and left it unused and closed overnight and in the morning the battery was low and the phone could not be used. I thought about exchanging the phone until I saw all the CNET reviews complaining about lousy battery life. I returned the Marbl and will wait till something better comes along.

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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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Kyocera KX2 Koi Phone (Verizon Wireless) Review

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(More customer reviews)After owning a motorola t720, i don't think I'll ever buy anything else with the motorola name. It had horrible battery life and it was completely full of glitches. This phone is a huge upgrade and the swivel design has caught on since other companies are now making phones that look exactly like this Kyocera(like the Sony Ericcson swivel.) Here are the pros and cons
Pros:
Good battery life(Make sure you have a screensaver activated)
Great menus
Huge Screen
Ability to answer and make calls while phone is closed
You don't have to swivel it open to answer!
Voice dialing
speakerphone
Good price if you buy with service
Cons:
1.2 megapixel Camera not as good as some of the newer phones
I wish it could swivel in both directionsI've had it for a year and I haven't got any scratches on the screen and no dust inside the screen like my old motorola,
and I've dropped it 3 times.


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The elegant, swiveling design of the Kyocera KX2 is enough to turn heads, but the potent technology inside is enough to turn you into a believer in the power of wireless technology. With a megapixel camera, video recording capabilities and support for Verizon Wireless' Mobile Web services, the KX2 is a top phone with some of the best features on the market.
Design The elegantly simple KX2 features a unique swivel design that allows you to see the large, 260,000-color, 132 x 176 screen at all times. Simply swivel the keypad open to reveal a five-way selection button, number pad, and quick selection buttons. The megapixel camera (1280 x 960) and flash are housed on the rear of the phone behind a protective sliding cover, while an up/down toggle for quick menu navigation is located on the left side. A 2.5mm headset jack is provided for handsfree talking. An AC charging port is placed on the bottom of the phone.
Calling Features The KX2's speakerphone makes it easy to converse without touching the handset-- a big plus for car users. Enhanced voice dialing supports voice-to-digit dialing and name recognition for speedy dialing of up to 40 contacts. The KX2s voice recognition software supports voice commands from any user, not just a pre-programmed user's voice, and many of the phone's features can be controlled by voice.
The KX2's 16 MB of internal memory can be used to hold up to 200 contacts for quick access to email addresses and phone numbers. The phone lets you easily assign up to 200 pictures to your most common callers. In addition to vibrating alerts, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones, a number of which come preloaded on the phone. More ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon's Mobile Web service. The KX2's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911. Perhaps most importantly for users in rural areas, the KX2 is a tri-mode phone, meaning it can operate on Verizon's digital network, as well as analog networks that serve many outlying areas.
Messaging, Internet and Tools The KX2 is a robust mobile messaging and Internet tool. The KX2's support for multimedia messaging means that text, photos, video and audio can be sent with ease (Verizon messaging charges apply). When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. There's also a built-in web browser for Verizon Mobile Web downloads and mobile web browsing. Verizon's optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater. eZiText text entry, which is 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.
Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with the KX2. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads and digital photo-sharing tools using the Get It Now service.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the KX2 including a voice memo recorder with 60 seconds of voice memo capacity, a calculator with tip calculation, a calendar and an alarm clock.
Imaging and Entertainment Perhaps the most compelling feature of the KX2 is its powerful megapixel still and video camera. In addition to a flash, the camera features a 5x digital zoom, a self-timer, multi-frame shooting capability and white balance functions. The video camera can capture clips as long as 15 seconds in MPEG-4 format. The phone's built-in 16 MB of memory lets you store up to 40 megapixel photos (1280 x 960).
The KX2 ships with a number of wallpapers and screensavers, plus a simple graphic editor that lets you make your own designs. More are available via the Get It Now service. The KX2 is BREW enabled, meaning it supports games written on the BREW platform. Additional games are also available via the Get It Now service.
Vital Statistics The Kyocera KX2 weighs 4.02 ounces and measures 3.94 x 1.97 x .98 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 100 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the AMPS 800/CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
What's in the Box Kyocera KX2 handset, power adapter, lithium-ion battery, holster, literature kit, quick reference guide, welcome CD-ROM.

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Kyocera K323 Phone (Verizon Wireless) Review

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(More customer reviews)This phone absolutely, positively sucks. The camera doesn't work well, the memory is very low and think about it, it doesn't look that cool anyway. If you're getting a plan consider getting something that you know you'll like, but make sure you get a good deal on it. One more thing, there's a problem with the reminder because the icon doesn't go away and the buttons suck for texting.

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The Kyocera K323 keeps you in the loop with your favorite features--like a built-in Web browser, an easy to use digital camera, and Bluetooth wireless technology to stay connected without feeling tied down. With a sleek internal antenna and a small clamshell design, this phone easily fits right in the palm of your hand. All this adds up to one easy-to-use phone, and a perfect complement to Verizon Wireless service.
Design Flip open the K323 to reveal its clear and bright 128 x 160 full-color screen. A supplementary display on the front cover of the device can display call information, time of day, battery and signal strength, and more. The phone's VGA camera is housed just above the external display. A handy 5-way navigation key on the button pad provides access to most of the phones menus and functions. Keys on the left side control call volume, while the phone's internal antenna is conveniently tucked away. Lastly, a charging port is placed on the lower edge of the unit.
Calling Features The K323 boasts powerful calling functions. The included voice dialing feature makes it easy to call contacts by simply saying their names. No prior voice training is required. The K323 can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses, while the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones, while more ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon's Get It Now service. Specific ringtones can be assigned to your most common callers, too. When keeping a low profile is a must, use the K323's vibrating alert for discreet management of incoming calls. The K323's GPS location technology can pinpoint your exact location when you dial 911. Lastly, use the speakerphone, or the phone's Bluetooth capability and connect with a wireless headset to talk handsfree.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools The phone's support for multimedia messaging means that text, photos, video, and audio can be sent with ease (Verizon messaging charges apply). When used in combination with the K323's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. There's also a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. Verizon's optional Mobile Web 2.0 package allows you to read and send emails, exchange instant messages, and view your favorite Web content on your phone. You can check your email, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings, and find directions to the theater. T9 text entry, which is 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.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the K323 including a to-do list, a calculator, a calendar, a notepad, a voice memo recorder, a stopwatch, and an alarm clock. And if needed, the K323 can act as a modem connection for fast email downloads or Web browsing from your PC.
If desired, the onboard GPS feature can do more than give your current location to emergency personnel. The K323 is fully compatible with Verizon's VZ Navigator service, a feature that provides all the bells and whistles of an advanced navigation system on your mobile phone at a fraction of the price of other GPS devices and systems. The VZ Navigator service provides heads-up, voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions (with auto-rerouting if you miss a turn), local search of nearly fourteen million points of interest (POIs) in the United States, and detailed color maps that can be quickly panned and zoomed. With VZ Navigator, you'll know where you are, know what's around you, and know how to get there fast (additional Verizon charges apply).
Imaging and Entertainment The K323's VGA camera features a flash, digital zoom, a self-timer, night-mode functions, and brightness and white balance controls. Meanwhile, use the phone's gaming ability to turn down time into fun time. Use the built-in Web browser to download more games, ringtones, and wallpaper (additional Verizon charges apply).
Vital Statistics The Kyocera K323 weighs 3.40 ounces and measures 3.54 x 1.81 x 0.92 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.50 hours of digital talk time, and up to 165 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 MHz CDMA frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
Note: The Kyocera K323 supports the Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, Advanced Audio Distribution, and Object Push for vCard. It does not support all Bluetooth object transfer (OBEX) profiles

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