Unlocked Mini i9 KA08 GSM Cell Phone: BLACK,Quadband, Dual Sim, Java, Internet, Text Messaging, Shake Feature, Accessories +4GB SD card included Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased the i9 and overall have been very pleased with my purchase. It is a very nice little phone. However,if you are not a technical person and are not comfortable with computers and other electronic devices you will probably want to spend the extra money and get an iPhone. As pointed out in other reviews the users manual is disappointing to say the least but this can be overcome by accessing the CECT i9 Forum[...] Through this page I have been able to learn how to use all of the features of my phone and upgrade the phones internet browser and take advantage of all of the phones features. It took me about 2.5 hours to get everything figured out initially but if I had not been able to access the i9 forum I would have been much more disappointed with this phone and would still not have figured out many of the features. The internet browser that comes with the phone is horrendous and if I did not have the i9 Forum to turn to it for assistance in upgrading the browser to Opera Mini and set the WAP settings for the internet I would not have been able to get internet service which would have resulted in me rating this phone as a one or two star purchase. Overall I thought that the phone was constructed in a satisfactory manner. The camera is very easy to use and takes decent photos. The phone reception has been excellent and the video and audio players have worked well. Remove the back cover is a little difficult initially but if you lay the phone face down and press and push the cover down it comes off easily. This phone is not for everyone but if you are willing to use the online forum as your guide you should be happy with your purchase.

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IPEVO SOLO - VoIP phone - Skype Review

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(More customer reviews)I finally received my IPEVO SOLO or SO-10 almost 2 weeks ago. Believe this did not come without any attachments. You can read my earlier review of my previous skype phone the Beklin Stand-alone Desktop which only lasted 1 day. I eventually returned that unit. But let's get on with review.
Summary
Overall, I do not have alot of complaints. I have tested the unit for over 2 weeks and have decided to keep the unit and avoid the RMA process. Although it is not at the quality of the true CISCO VOIP phones with their ginormous LCD screens, beefy base and millions of other options, the Solo SO-10 comes alot further than most available SKYPE phones.
In the box:
1 base (black)
1 handset (white) I really prefer the black on black but there wasnt an option
1 cord - much thicker than the Belkin (so appears to function better?)
1 ethernet cable
1 power supply cable
1 color manual
Setup:
-Looks odd with the black base on white handset (european thing?)
-Magnetic handset latch works well.
-LCD screen is nice and tilting feature is even better
-Menu navigation via key pad and dial pad is a breeze
-Easy setup and configuration (DHCP is default setting)
-up and running within 5 minutes (just as long as you can remember your screen name and password)
Operation:
Dialing out - as soon as you pick up the phone, a dial tone appears. This is a nice feature and helps deceive our brains from thinking that this is just a Skype internet phone. To call an outside LAND line, you need to punch in the area code + number. Unlike other phones, you do not need to dial in your country code. The number keypad was exceptionally small even for my finely manicured hands. If you don't hit squarely on the number pad, you'll almost be guaranteed a misdial.
Voice Call - simple and quality was just like a regular LAND line
Speakerphone - this was its weakest area. Although the speaker phone worked, it was OK at best. For some users, your guest will hear alot of echoing. Instead, I plan on getting an independent speakerphone.
Footprint - kinda small but that's not necessarily a bad thing right?
USB port - not really sure what its use, some research shows a possible upgrade to a wireless device
Pros:
-Call quality via handset
-Easy usage/setup
Cons:
-Poor speakerphone quality
-Pricey, I paid 2x that of Belkin, is worth it? Better than the Belkin but almost 2x? Questionable
-White handset, kinda odd? Would have been better for uniform color matching, must have been an intern who made the selection while the boss was away?
-Phone ergonomics on the ear kinda stunk. Don't plan on using this feature beyond 20 minutes. I like the magnet latch option, always can find my paperclips now.
-Operations manual is lacking and does not uncover the full potential of the phone. You will have to play around with the functions to get all your features working. For example, unlike my earlier post, you can access and do all the features similar to the desktop version of skype.
-If you dial your contact using the speakerphone and the initial "hello my name is..." apparently is not conveyed. As a result, your contact replies with "...hello, hello, anybody there?" There must be a slight 1 second or 1.5 second delay. A bit annoying...Actually a lot annoying. But I keep going back to the skype $9/mth rate.
Anytime I feel blue or frustrated I simply look at my monthly skype bill and compare that to other VOIP rates and voila....HAPPY PLACE

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Sony Ericsson Vivaz U5i Unlocked GSM Smartphone with 8 MP Camera, Symbian OS, Touch Screen, Wi-Fi and gps navigation--International Version with No Warranty (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this phone and returned it a week later. I have AT&T service and was un-able to get picture messages. I called Sony, AT&T and no one was able to help me. The features of the phone is great, but too compact for me. Texting was too time consuming, and placing a call was not that easy as well. I like the look and what it offered but it needs to be in a much larger body. Pictures were great, moving through the phone was fast, but just was un-happy that I paid so much for the phone and could not get picture messages, nor use the video calling feature. How funny, now AT&T carries this phone, I would have been able to use all the features now.

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Nokia C6-01 Unlocked GSM Phone with 8 MP Camera, 720p Video Recording, and Ovi Maps Navigation--U.S. Version with Warranty (Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Surely you have read all reviews about this phone (GsmArena, PhoneArena, etc).
I want to emphatize just a few aspects that could help you decide:
1- I was looking for a state-of-the-art cell (touch), but size is very important to me: I don't like iPhone or Galaxy-S size. I need to put my cell in my pocket, and operate it with just one hand; that's the first reason to buy Nokia C6-01;
2- Quality: there is no people that could give you an opinion against the very good quality of this phone;
3- Symbian is TOTALLY customizable: I understand Android could give you a very "update able" impression, but Symbian is too.
4- I am a middle-age professional (44). Big hands, lot of work, very internet-dependent (for work), and travelling a lot by airplane. I need a cell phone to get email mainly through wifi networks, but I really do not have too much social-related activity (Tweeter, Facebook, and so), so I doubted when reading a lot of reviews referring to this aspects. I can tell you that customization is total: you can decide to put every icon related to screens as you want. I've cleaned my screens and setup the icons I needed.
5- Connectivity in this cell is absolutly easy and user-controlable.
6- Installing Ovi Apps is an easy and error-free process. I've installed Opera Mobile (it works like a rock!), Skype, a better calculator, QR barcode reader, etc.
7- I've setting up my Hotmail account and a Gmail-corporate account without any problem: they are living in my cell exactly in the way they should be: each inbox separated from the other, and syncronizing just when I want (over wify or data operator link).
8- Camera is VERY good. Of course it is not a full Nikon with a telex, but the photos are great for such a device;
9-Windows application to manage the phone is great. It works like a charm, easy installation, and very high quality presentation. I can control every aspect of the cellphone (You can even type and read sms in real-time using this app, provided your C6-01 is connected through usb cable !), do backups of your data, contacts, messages, and so.
10- It is beautiful and very stylish. I've bought the silver one (it's very metallic: not "plastic-metallic"). Screen is REAL black, and touch operation is perfect.
So, I'm very happy with this purchase.
I hope this help you.


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Great for mobile messaging and social networking as well as providing excellent voice communications, the Symbian^3-based Nokia C6-01 smartphone features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with Nokia's ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility. It's also compatible with 3G networks found on both AT&T and T-Mobile.
The Nokia C6-01 offers a beautiful stainless steel design with a real glass touch display.

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