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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Sony Ericsson W350 Phone, Ice Blue (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)The W350 is very stylish. I can finally have a phone that is truly small enough to put in the pocket of my jeans. The very first thing I worry is scratching the screen like my iPod Nano. Surprisingly, the screen is scratch free after months of putting and pulling out of my jeans. The phone is small and light in weight but felt very solid.
This phone is not easy to use. The number keys are really big and easy to press. However, they have to make the navigation keys very small to make the number keys big. The navigation keys are too small to use. I need to hold the phone with my left hand and use my finger nail of my right hand to press the navigation keys. Plus I cannot flip the phone open with one hand. It cannot be used with just one hand like the other candy bar phones. The W350 is really a flip phone; not a candy bar phone.
Sound quality is as good as any other Sony Ericsson. The speakerphone is loud. The screen is very clear to see even under direct sunlight. The ringer is really loud. That is good.
Compared to my W810i, the W350 really lacks of many useful functions.
The W350 does not have Voice Command. This is very bad without VC because the W350 is too small to use while driving.
The W350 has a really lousy camera. No video. No flashlight. I love the flashlight from my W810.
This is really a flip phone. There is no Voice Command. So, I cannot use the bluetooth to dial anything. I have to flip it open (with two hands. I can't flip it open with one hand) and punch the numbers before I can make any call. The worst part is that after I dial the number, I cannot close the flap right away. If I close the flap before it is ringing, the phone will hang up the call. This is not safe to use the W350 while driving.
The Walkman Player is not easy to use. I can move from menu 1 to menu 2 and menu 3 up to the playlist to play the song. Once I get to the playlist, I cannot go back to menu 3 or menu 2 or menu 1. There is no back function. I can use the forward function to go back to menu 1. But once I am in menu 1, I cannot go back to the current playlist anymore. I have to wait for the phone to go to standby. When I press a key to wake up the phone, it then will come back to the current playlist. Another thing is that I cannot select an entire album to put in the playlist. I have to select song by song. It is just so confusing to use. So, keep your iPod.
The W350 doesn't come with any accessory either. No memory card, no headphone. no car charger. no CD. no nothing. My W810i comes with all of these except the memory card.
To sum it up, the W350 is a just a ok phone.

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Featuring for the first time from Sony Ericsson a flip phone that allows you to control your music at your fingertips, the W350 is also the thinnest flip phone offered by AT&T. With a built-in Walkman 2.0 player (controlled through dedicated buttons on the flip cover) and integrated FM radio, you'll be able to listen to your favorite tunes and radio programs wherever you roam. It's also compatible with downloads from AT&T Mobile Music. Other features include Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Memory Stick Micro (M2) expansion, full web browser with RSS reader, access to personal email and instant messaging, and up to 7 hours of talk time.
AT&T Service This phone operates on GSM 850/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"), with availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. This third-generation, high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.
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. The AT&T Mobile Music platform includes the ability to sideload music with Napster and eMusic with the built-in Pocket Tunes Deluxe application, listen to live radio with XM Radio Mobile, discover new songs with MusicID and more. You can also access XM Radio Mobile, which provides 25 of the best XM Radio channels, featuring commercial-free rock, hip-hop, country, jazz and more (additional monthly fee; free three-day trial included).
It's also pre-loaded with AT&T's Mobile Banking application, which is compatible with accounts from banks including Wachovia, SunTrust, Synovus, and BancorpSouth. Mobile Banking from AT&T affords you the flexibility to stay on top of your banking needs while you're on the move, enabling you to check your account balance, securely transfer funds between your eligible accounts, view and pay bills, and review your transaction history. AT&T customers pay no additional fee to access mobile banking and, because the application resides on the handset, the service is optimized to reduce the number of new page views necessary to complete a transaction. Minimal data usage charges apply and vary based on individual use.
Phone Features Weighing in at 2.8 ounces, the straight-lined, minimalist W350 has a thin plastic flip cover protecting the keypad and measures just 0.4 inches thin--sleek enough to fit comfortably with no bulges into your pocket or purse. The exterior of the flip cover includes music playback keys, while under the flip you'll find an alpha-numeric keypad, five-way navigation button, send/end keys, and two soft keys. It has a 2-inch LCD screen with a 176 x 220-pixel resolution and support for 262 colors. The phone has an internal 14 MB memory, which can be expanded by Memory Stick Micro (M2) media up to 4 GB in size. You can store up to 1000 contact entries in the phone book, which also supports picture/ringer ID, caller groups, and multiple numbers per entry.
The W350's Walkman 2.0 player can easily be accessed and operated even without opening its flip cover. With Walkman on Top, key MP3 functions including Play, Pause and Scroll are outside the phone's flip cover so you can use it just like you would a standalone MP3 player. The W350 makes it straightforward to transfer music onto your phone. Whether your favorite tracks are on a CD or on your computer, all you need to do with the phone's intuitive Media Manager software is drag your tracks from your computer onto your phone via a USB cable.
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. It's compatible with MP3 and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ formats. The phone also includes a built-in FM radio with RDS, which displays the name of the currently playing song (when tuned to compatible radio stations).
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.
Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, and sound via MMS messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging possibilities. The phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP protocols, while the included Access NetFront Web browser allows you to surf full HTML web sites. Push email is also supported, allowing you to have instant email on your mobile phone, just like on your home computer. Messages are sent directly to your phone as soon as they arrive. 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:
1.3-megapixel camera for capturing still photos, with 4x digital zoom and video capture
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
Polyphonic ringtones, vibrating alert
Speakerphone
Preloaded Applications:America's Best Mobile Pix, Mobile Banking, XM Radio and Yellowpages.com
Trial versions of the following Games: Brain Challenge, Surviving High School, Tetris, Wheel of Fortune

Vital Statistics The Sony Ericsson W350 weighs 2.82 ounces and measures 4.08 x 1.67 x 0.43 inches. Its 780 mAh lithium-polymer battery is rated at up to 7 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time, and up to 15 hours of music playback. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

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Nokia E90 Communicator Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Media Player, and MicroSD Slot--U.S. Version with Warranty (Mocha) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used Nokia phones all my life, except well for the P990i from Sony. There are absolutely NO other phones, that even compare, beleieve me i've dealt with Sony Erricson, Samsing, LG and what not. Nokia are the best. THey're previous Communicators were bigger, and as amaing, I never thought they could beat it. But of course, being nokia, they paved the way.
This phone, is smaller, and thinner than the previous 9500 and 9300i. It is just slightly wider, the chasm used to open it is much stronger, and the keys illumuminated (finally! in the inner keyboard), and the outer keys are amazingly easy to use. The software, the speed, and camera, all amaing. Nokia outdid themselves on this one, this is a much improved phone, working seamlessly, keeping up with every task. The camera, 3.2 MP is a nice addition as is the 2nd VGA camera. Dont be fooled by the review above me, this phone is amazing. I've had it for abt 3 months now, bought it for a very high price. I cudnt be happier...if you do hear bad reviews abt this, its coz most ppl are new to the symbian software. It allows multiple programs to run simultaneously, for e.g. you can surf the net, access the menu turn on the media player listen to music, and at the same time view a powerpoint of word file. Course, you can switch between these like on a computer, but you need to know how to. Many ppl new to this, just think like any other phone pressing the 'end call' button closes everything. Thats not the case here! Ppl forget to close the programs, and open in addition to 4 or 5, and then complain abt it crashing. It can handle many many at the same time, but sometimes you forget and have too many open (there is a dedicated button to see whats open and switch). So anyone complaining it abt it being slow, is simply not using it properly. All Sumbian 60 series phones can do this...my last phone was the N93. Enjoy

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The Nokia E90 features a combination of advanced technologies that will enhance the way you experience work in a mobile world, by allowing faster and enhanced access to important information for greater collaboration and productivity. At first glance, it's a candybar-style phone, but the top flips up to reveal a widescreen LCD and full QWERTY keyboard. Perfect for frequent travelers, it provides quad-mode global GSM connectivity so you can stay in touch wherever you roam. It's also compatible with speedy 3G networks (UMTS 2100) for lightning quick multimedia downloads and web browsing, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at home or on the road at hotspots.
Locate meeting venues, restaurants, and places of interest with the integrated GPS, and increase mobile productivity with applications for browsing and editing documents. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel digital camera with flash, a secondary QCIF camera for video calling, Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets, 128 MB of onboard memory, MicroSD expansion, FM radio, digital audio player, Symbian OS, and up to 5.8 hours of GSM talk time.
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). When paired with a compatible 3G network that uses UMTS 2100 MHz connectivity, you'll enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless services with speeds up to 384 Kbps--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming. You can also take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
The top of the phone has a standard numeric keypad, navigation pad, soft keys, and 2-inch color LCD (with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution). The internal screen has an 800 x 352-pixel resolution--capable of displaying the full width of a web page at once--and both displays produce brilliant imagery thanks to support for 16 million colors. A QCIF camera sits at the top left corner of the internal screen for video calls, while a lens on the back of the device captures still images up to 3.2 megapixels in size. Camera functions include an LED flash, red-eye reduction, and self-timer. You can also record video at up to VGA resolution and 30 frames per second. The E90 also has an integrated GPS and Nokia Maps application to provide help in finding routes and locating services.
Getting on the Internet is easy with the E90. In addition to 3G UMTS (UMTS/WCDMA 2100 MHz) network connectivity, the phone also supports high-speed EDGE and GPRS data connectivity. The integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) enables you to make VoIP phone calls over an open network, and it offers a variety of security settings (WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal). When used with a carrier data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capability, the phone can also be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.
The E90's innovative built-in browser, one of many enhancements included with the device's Symbian operating system--known as Series 60 9.1 Version 3--offers full HTML viewing as well as support for page zooming, CSS, JavaScript and other technologies that will bring you very close to a desktop PC browsing experience.
The E90 supports PC synchronization standards via USB or Bluetooth, which means you can manage and synchronize contacts, calendars 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 device, including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, and an alarm clock. Productivity tools bundled with the E61i include a word processor, a presentation viewer/editor, a spreadsheet viewer/editor, PDF viewer, and a zip file manager. The office applications are compatible with the most common features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (MS Office 97 or later). Robust contact and calendar applications are also included.
With support for the MMS (multimedia messaging service), the E90 can send picture, video and text messages. Instant messaging is also supported, and the phone ships with a built-in email client that supports POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols, as well as Microsoft Office-based email attachments. Other features include:
Up to 128 MB free memory for user data and applications
MicroSD memory expansion up to 4 GB
FM radio and digital audio player (compatible with MP3 and AAC)
Supports Windows Live for mobile access to Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Hotmail
Mini USB, USB 2.0 full-speed
2.5mm Nokia audio connector with ECI
Web browser (x)HTML, Flash Lite 2.0 supported
Voice commands for menu short cuts, keypad lock, and profiles
Voice recording for making notes or recording conversations
Enhanced voice commands with Speaker-Independent Name Dialing (SIND), and voice aid for eyes-free control of core functions
Polyphonic ring tones and vibrating alert
T9 predictive text entry

Vital Statistics The Nokia E90 weighs 7.41 ounces and measures 5.2 x 2.24 x 0.70 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.8 hours of GSM talk time, and up to 14 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 2100 MHz UMTS (3G) frequencies.

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