i-Blason,

I would recommend this product, the only problem was the "plugs" will not stay in position within the phone. ie to cover where the power cord plugs in etc. Also, I wish it came with additional screen covers. Otherwise a great product.


Stopped working in a week.

I bought 13000 mah battery by seeing all the positive reviews.But mine was dead in my second use itself.The device worked only twice.The device is not getting charged. Don't know what to do.Absolute waste of money.


Doesn't work with HTC Droid

Received this from SF Planet.  First, it came in a plastic bag that had been taped shut.  This was supposed to be new.  It did not come with the additional ear gels or the 2.5 to 3.5 adaptor.  I contacted the company and they sent me the adaptor but you have to keep turning it to get it to work.  And then the sound is so low it doesn't matter.  Packaged directions would have been nice also.


SMALL AND SHARP EDGE

IT IS MUCH SMALLER THAN  THOUGHT AND WHEN USING IT AT ANY SLANT IT HAS A SHARP METALLIC EDGE THAT SCRATCHES THE SCREEN PROTECTOR.


VX5300 firmware v4 fix

Found this when I was having trouble. Might help.If it denies access in bitpim (shows it is connected, but will not upload or download) you can try switching the settings to vx8700, get data from the phonebook (it will return an error), click continue, switch the settings back to vx5300, then try sending your data. It might return the same error as  before, .e.g. "access blocked by provider" but as long as the bottom status bar fills up to completion, it might still work. Reboot the phone to see if your data went through.Good luck.


Stopped working.

I purchased the item approximately 2 months ago.  Then one day the phone just shut down and would no charge.  I switched and put the original battery back in and the phone is working fine.Unfortunately apparently I am past the return item date from amazon by a few weeks.When it worked it was nice, but not worth having to buy 6 of them a year.


Nice

Can only put two cards in it but I like it. It's colorful and keeps me from dropping my phone


Wow just wow

The Samsung Galaxy s4 active is probably the phone to have right now on the market. Although pretty pricey it is literally a "Smart" phone. The phone may be a little bit bulkier than the other phones in the past, it is life proof, literally. When I purchased the phone the first thing I did was test it to see if it could last in water. I poured water straight into the sound output then played music straight after, and the sound quality was perfect. Another test I tried was to put the phone in a cup of water and let it sit for 30 seconds. After I took it out I opened the back and saw just a little bit of water in there, but I was still able to turn the phone on and off smoothly. This phone literally blew me away and I will continue to use it for a very long time. I would highly recommend this product to people with the Samsung Galaxy s4, you definitely need to upgrade to the Galaxy s4 active.


Hope For Stock

I'm usually not a fan of non-product reviews, but I think it really needs to be noted this is not necessarily in stock.  I was given an "expect by [2 days from order]" when ordering. The seller however, although through Amazon, does not have stock. Because it did not come in yesterday (supposed) or today, I checked online and see my shipment will not come until June 3rd-8th. I am leaving tomorrow (May 26th), so I am case-less.


Wanted to love this but I can't. Not better than my old H850

I bought this and really was looking for an upgrade from my Motorola H850 bluetooth set. Here's the comparison:Pros:Small and fits great. Doesn't flop as much as my H850Louder. I really can hear easier with it.Pretty colors for various modes (charging, etc)Love the flip open design to power on/offConnects easily to my Samsung t509Cons:Static. I can't move as far away from the phone as with my H850 without getting static.  I mean, literally, if it loses it's line of sight with the phone it will start to static. I tried this out walking around a corner and it started up.My friends can tell a difference when I swap them back and forth. They say that it sounds like I'm talking through a piece of cloth. Same phone call, I just turn off the H700 and put on the H800 and they say it's much clearer.  I read here someone said it's b/c the hole for the speaker is against the cheek, but that was not the case for me. I made sure and it was not touching my face. Still sounded muffled according to friends.Overall, I will be returning this and keeping my H850. I love the design, but somehow, the reception is just really poor and the range has gotten worse.


Surprised!

If you are used to paying $25-$30 for other crap screen protection, stop it now! I have been a victim of that for years now. This product is considerably less expensive yet stands up to its competition. Clear images onscreen and pit the phone features and curves flawlessly. The best I have ever put on the phone and appears to be extremely durable and easily reapplied without any trouble. Price is simply unbeatable.


It arrived and its big..and chunky

I ordered this on 9/10 and it arrived today, 9/17 which is quicker than I expected. Even though it has the product dimensions it is bigger than I thought it would be and a little heavier than thought. I bought this to charge my cell phone back up when I go backpacking/hiking. I use a hiking app with GPS so it sucks the power quickly. Since I use this for day hiking its not a big deal.It's on it's initial charge so I haven't used it yet but will update my review when I do.On a side note the packaging for this unit is hilarious. The Chinese manufacturer needs to use a better translator for it's English packaging. I posted a picture of this in the 'share customer images' section. :) *the picture didn't come out very well after amazon compressed it. The top highlighted line says "This product should be kept out of children". That's not a typo. The line above that says "Do not move the power into the fire heating extrusion or unauthorized disassembly." WHAT??? :)The lower red highlighted line says "Get rid of children". Seriously it does!


BEWARE, ONLY WORKS WITH T-MOBILE 3G NOT AT&T

While the phone was unlocked as advertised, it ONLY WORKS WITH T-MOBILE 3G SERVICE. If you are using AT&T;, you will be STUCK WITH EDGE. The company would NOT even respond to my inquiry about returning the product. All communication was going fine back and forth with the company until I asked about their return policy, at which time they would not even return my email.ONLY BUY IF USING WITH T-MOBILE.


Great phone!

For the price this phone would be hard to beat!...I love it! My husband got jealous of it, so I bought him one too and now he's in heaven. Very happy with our purchases!


Don't buy it!

I couldn't use the case because nobody could hear me with it on. My friend bought the same case and she had the same problem.


Cheaply Built

Although this holster has a nice look and does comfortably fit an iPhone 5 with an Otter case, the PU/Bycast/Split Leather and cardboard construction proves to be considerably less than the words "Made of Strong Quality" in the technical description implies.  Only a few stitches of light-weight thread serve to attach the belt loops to the case and one of my belts loops tore free at the bottom on the very first use.


excellent phone - change lock-out time

I just received my phone today, activated it in less than 10 minutes, no problem. There was a small tussle over "air time PIN" for which I had to call tracfone tech support, but buying time from the tracfone web site solved that.Several people have complained about the nearly instant phone lock out time. It can be changed, but the way of doing it is not in the manual, as one person wrote. However - a web search showed me the way. On the phone's main screen, tap the "dice key" at lower right, then on the next screen up, tap the "Settings" key at lower right. From there, tap "Phone", and then "Auto-lock". In Auto Lock, choose the setting you can live with. I set mine to "Never" for the time being, but there's a danger of the phone "pocket dialing" (dialing a phone number because of pressure on it while it's in your pocket or its case) so you may want to choose 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds.This leads to the second thing I want to say here - almost any question you might have about the phone can be answered by a Google search - so use that liberally, if you need to. There are also quite a few very good tutorials on the phone, at [...]The final thing I want to say is that this phone seems to share the same network of cell towers with the very expensive Verizon "smart phone" I'm escaping from. So for about $8-10 per month, I'll get most of the features of the $80 monthly Verizon deal. For a home user who doesn't download movies or play games on the phone, that's an excellent deal.ADDED AFTER TWO WEEKS of owning and using the phone - still 5 stars, maybe more. The phone is much more versatile and useable than I expected. Most of the things which have bothered other reviewers are just matters of getting used to the interface. Texting, voice messaging, and of course phone calls are all simple and quick. Browsing is fast enough for casual use and the cost, in terms of "minutes", is very reasonable. I can view and use my Google calendar, so the Calendar is sybched across all my computers and other devices. I haven't yet figured out how to view my Google contacts, but I think that's possible. Adding Contacts to the phone itself is straightforward and simple.


Great phone.

I always liked Nokia and love this phone. Menu is user friendly, phone is small and light but sturdy, battery holds up 4-5 days (I turn off phone for the nights though).The music quality from Music player is very good and clear. I had to upgrade memory card as 512 mb is very small (about 50 songs max). Max. memory card for this model is 4gb (I have 8GB and phone uses 3.4 GB).I love the option that I can set the alarm, turn phone off for the night and it will still wake me up asking if I want to switch to ON mode. Also when transfering or playing music I could still search the phone and do other stuff.Camera is good, but it takes a second or two late pictures so it's better to hold longer.The only minus I found in this phone is that volume even if maximum is just average (even on loudspeaker). If someone have a hearing problems that will be a huge minus.Other than that I'm very happy with this phone and recommend for a compact and sleek look (I don't need an internet and 3G, but there is an option to check an email and maps application).


I like it , but not love it..

Overall I'm pretty satisfied with this case.  My credit card and money never falls out and it's convenient that I don't have to carry my wallet with me anymore. However, my samsung note has fallen out of the case several times. Luckily, the phone was not broken.  To be honest, I don't think the phone is very secure in the case, especially, if you have a big phone like me.This case is so popular that there are 3 people in my workplace with the exact same case.


Great Buy

Very Cute, sturdy to protect my phone, great fit, grat package and presentation, awesome vendor and very on time, I am super please.thank you.


Usually Sounds As Good As a Wired Headset

I've had quite a few bluetooth headsets over the past couple of years, and this is one of my favorites. I currently go back and forth between this one and my current favorite, the Jabra 250v, another top headset. The Motorola HS850 has some of the best features:1) The on/off switch is the best, by far. I know that may sound funny, but if you've never had a wireless headset you don't realize how frequently you turn it off and on. With a wired headset, you just plug it in to use, unplug it to switch over to the phone. Pretty easy. But with *wireless*, the phone doesn't know if it's on your ear or on your desk. So, if you leave your headset turned on and set it on the desk, it's still going to answer the call. In other words, when your phone rings and you click answer and put it to your ear, if the headset was left on and anywhere nearby, the headset will handle the call, and your phone will sound dead. It takes a while to get used to that.But my point is, no other headset is as easy to turn off and on than the Motorola HS850. You simply flip the microphone closed for off, and flip it out again for on. Very cool. Other headsets make you press on/off buttons for many seconds, and listen for a little tone to let you know it's finally off or on.2) The sound clarity and noise canceling circuitry is very, very good. When you're in a car, the person on the other end of the line can usually hear the drone of your car, or the wind whipping through the window. But this headset has very good noise canceling circuitry, and most of those noises are cut out before your listener can hear them. A lot of times people can't even tell I'm calling from the car.My only complaint is that there's no way to get the speaker closer to your ear, so sometimes it's hard to hear. What I mean is, because it sits on top of and a little away from the ear, any outside noise tends to detract from your ability to hear. That's one of my favorite things about the Jabra 250v, is that it has an earpiece that sits more in the ear, helping block out sounds around you.CONCLUSION: Great features. Great battery life. Good comfort and sound quality. If the speaker was louder or closer to the ear I'd love it.


Optimus T QUESTION NOT A REVIEW

Has anyone actually tried this case on T-MOBILE's Optimus T?Otterbox website says cannot be used for T, but I'm hoping the differences are minor enough to make the case viable for the T model.Apologies to those expecting a review - but newbie here to comments.thanks in advance.


Love this phone! Camera & Video, plus Email!

I did a thorough search in Nov. 2005 and examined many phones and service providers before selecting "Nokia 6101" and T-mobile. Other providers did not have the flexibility with the prepaid system to meet my needs. This phone has everything I was looking for and it is easy to operate and use. I love the camera and video which are easy to operate. I quickly grasped the "how tos" on making, receiving calls, and text messaging.You can store 16 MB of information, send photos via email to friends and create photo albums. The text messaging system is super! The Voice Mail was a bit complicated to set up due to my lack of experience and discomfort with all this high tech equipment. I used up minutes unnecessarily listening to the T-mobile prompt telling me about Voice Mail until I realized it was an "information only" call. It dawned on me that I had to read and reread the manual which was not enough so I finally went to the Nokia and T-mobile websites for more detailed precise directions. I finally got it right!The SIMS chip placement was straight forward, no difficulty with the battery either. Activating the phone and receiving my phone number was a cinch! However getting my 1000 minutes to upload *was* a bit of a hassle, I bought a card which could not be directly uploaded. The help number at T-mobile set me straight. I am not locked into a monthly plan but choose to prepay minutes. I found T-mobile offers the most convenient method and options for obtaining 1000 minutes which last a whole year and whatever you don't use rolls over when you buy the next 1000 minutes. {I do not talk all that much but need the phone for safety and short interval calls.] Other service providers had more complicated methods of buying and using minutes, with a lot of add-on costs.  It is so easy! I love the phone! I am enjoying the extra features more than I imagined. It is not *just* a phone - it is a communication device that makes me feel connected to the world. This phone works best for me. [Planning next to buy the headset to use the FM Radio ...] Erika BOrsos (erikab93)


It was an awesome product, for a few months...

PROS: I am very pleased with the outstanding quality of this charger, as well as the follow-up service of this company. It is lightweight, aesthetically cool, and solidly built. This charger was purchased as a Christmas gift for my lady and she absolutely loved it. She took it with her on our recent 10-day far East Asian tour and not once did she need to plug her android phone (or mine) into an outlet to charge. She really started to become dependent on this device, since it meant she could take her phone anywhere and not need to be concerned about losing phone battery life.CONS: The only downside she experienced was that it no longer started taking a charge one day. However, I contacted the manufacturer and they helped us to resolve the issue within a very short amount of time. Despite the small glitch, I believe companies that go the extra mile to keep customers earn 5 stars in my book.If you want portable charging that keeps your digital life connected while on the go for upwards of a week or so, using it for a few hours per day, this beauty will do the job nicely--and you get excellent customer service as well! I'm very satisfied with this purchase and plan to purchase one for myself soon.UPDATE 4/2012: Unfortunately, the second one (mfr replacement) my gf received had the same situation occur where it stops taking a charge after a few months. It worked great the first couple of months or so, then it would not take a charge unless you pressed the charging plug tightly into the device. This minor defect takes away from what appears to be a 5-star product.Bottom line: I must degrade my review to 3 stars because it worked great for a few months but stopped charging -- a workaround is to jimmy-rig the power plug by tightening it down with a rubber band to ensure it charges but is a mediocre 'ghetto' fix. Unfortunately, it's not taking a charge within a few months of use leaves leaves us with a useless block of plastic and metal. At the moderate price this goes for, I'd expect it to provide at least a few years, not months, worth of use. Now I must purchase a new portable charger and may have to look at another brand with greater reliability. 3 Stars for what truly could have been a 5-Star product.


Don't let these reviews fool you.

Don't let the reviews fool you, this is a great little phone, if your gonna use it for music calling and messaging the battery is ok even with the occasional game. This phone is FAST and work amazing for the price!dual core and 512mb of ram is plenty and you cant beat if for this price point. Check out the unboxing on my channel http://youtu.be/Ri6nDWN04rk I will have a review up soon!


Good for the price

If you're a new HTC One owner like me, you probably didn't want to pay $60 for an Otterbox from Sprint or AT&T;, which is why you're here now.  If you're a former EVO owner, you're looking for something with a kickstand, another reason many of you are reading these reviews.Let's start with the good - It's an extremely cheap case packaged with a very tiny stylus (might be useful if you're wearing gloves, but that's about it.  It's almost too small to hold with even just two fingers).  They also throw in a nice little keychain that is mostly just for advertising purposes.  It's a very thin case and hardly adds any heft to the phone at all.  You can see the HTC logo perfectly through the kickstand and it offers a better grip with the rubber and plastic combo than the phone itself has.  All of the ports are cut out well except for one, which I'll get to in a second - however, this case will actually improve the feel of the volume rocker and power button.  There is no cover over the speakers, meaning you'll still get full volume, and the camera, flash, and microphones are also uncovered.  The case itself looks very good - mostly because it doesn't cover the phone very much, considering how beautiful it is on its own.  The plastic you see on the back is lightly frosted but still see-through, and the rubber has a good shine to it that makes the device instantly recognizable.Now the not so good.  The biggest design problem here is that they put plastic over the IR blaster (integrated into the power button), meaning you cannot use this as a TV remote with this case on unless you cut it out.  Of course, those of you with the phone in-hand know that the power button is already nearly flush with the body of the phone, meaning it'll be a bit of an annoyance if you do so to power the phone on & off, put it to sleep, etc.The kickstand also protrudes from the case in the back, obviously in an attempt to keep the case as thin as possible.  However, it makes the phone relatively uncomfortable to hold having a small rectangle of plastic bulging out in the middle of the back side of the device - the hinges come out even further than the kickstand itself.  There is no plastic underneath the kickstand itself, meaning your device will be exposed in that area when it is opened.  It also does not seem very sturdy - I had a Seidio case for my Evo 3D that had a very sturdy kickstand considering it was plastic.  This one does not - you have to be gentle setting the device down or it could snap all of the way back, causing your device to fall flat on its back.  It's also worth noting that the kickstand will only allow you to prop it up in landscape mode at a single fixed angle.  This case won't protect your screen from a drop, but it will prevent dings to the aluminum body from normal use (which can get messed up quite easily in a pocket when carrying without a case).One last note - No screen protectors are included, so if you don't already have one make sure to put in a separate order.In all, if you're someone looking for a cheaper case to last you until one of the better brands comes out with a great kickstand variant, this thing will serve you well until then.  Just don't expect it to be a permanent solution - You just bought a very high-end device, don't skimp on protecting it for too long.


Awesome Phone

I almost didn't get this phone because everyone seemed to dislike it when it came out but I'm glad I decided not to listen to them, this phone is awesome all around. I love the apps and there will just be more to come. It's really easy to use and it's lightening fast on bringing up web pages or anything for that matter. It is completely comparable to the iphone 3gs and neither is really better than the other, it is just personal preference. All of my friends are really jealous of this phone for one reason or another. AT&T will let you try it for thirty days and if you don't like it you can take it back and get another phone and all you have to pay is a thirty five dollar restocking fee. I recommend it highly and everyone whom I've let play around with it seems to agree.


Durable

My younger brother has gone as far as to through my phone down the stair and the case protected it well. I get compliments every time I take my phone out and I absolutely love it!


Read carefully not for the S3

Apparently there's an s3 mini? Who knew? I think I'd like the case if it fit my phone.  My mistake.


I returned the Lifeproof for the Otter Box

This was simply not a good fit for me.  First, even with the volume at max, I could hardly hear through the case when making a call.  I could use earbuds to hear better BUT...now I need to carry around the wire adapter to thread into the headphones port so I can plug in.This is a very well made case, durable, streamlined for the level of protection it provides, but ultimately it is not the right case.  Also, the screen cover makes it very difficult to type text messages.  I swear, every text I wrote it looked as though I had already put away a 12 pack of beer, or that damnyouautocorrect was collecting their monthly top 10.Not only that, I returned the Lifeproof and had to pay a 15% restocking fee.  Really Amazon?


Slippery......

Pros.Absolutely perfect fit with zero gap any where.  It has an easy access to all the buttons.Nice masculine design.Raised front AND back design make the phone easier to grab from the edges and also keeps the screen from scratches.Nice clear back shows 5c's color shine through..(I can't believe some case makers are making the case opaque on this phone.)The clear plastic is extremely strong.  The $100 industrial grade leather punch won't even make a hole..I'll explain that in my con.There are zero chemical or toxic smell.  The case arrived in two days..extremely fast for standard shipping. It shipped from CA which I'm at also...but still.It's priced fair.  Considering I bought the phone for $50 w/ 2yr Contract, I'm not going to pay $30 Apple is asking for their flimsy Ikea wannabe case.  What is Apple thinking?Constructive criticism..It's back is slippery as an wet fish.  The faux sandblasted clear plastic part of the case is almost  "Teflon non stick pan" slippery..I dropped the phone as soon as I put the case on.  And that was the first time I dropped this phone after a week of ownership...So if you don't hold by the edges of the phone, you also "might" drop the phone.At around $11, there no point returning this...I could either toss it or modify it.  So I tried to put some strategic holes in it but failed due to the durability of plastic Supcase used. I ended up placing Scotch rubber pads on the back so it has real grip.Brillo might look into other material for clear parts or add more pronounce texture for better grip...But to be honest, there aren't any gadget case I haven't modified. There're NO perfect case..at least not for me.  Thus in all fairness, I'm giving it three stars.


Part 1 of 2: Applying shield to Inspire

I will write part 2 later, after the shield has been in service for a while.  This covers installation.I read many reviews and was about to give these a pass: it's hard to install, the corner doesn't stick, it has blemishes after I installed, and it's hard to drag your finger across.  Many of course were just the opposite: goes on like a dream, beautifully clear after it dries fully, small scratches recover and are invisible after a few days.At one point I thought the the thing was actually glued to the phone, so the guarantee to replace the shield screen didn't impress me because I wondered what about the touch screen itself.  I went by Radio Shack for a final consult with a friend who works there.  He had used them several times and assured me that if I put it on correctly, I would have no problems.  And no, it isn't glued on.  It comes off easily when you want it to.I don't know about long-term wear and tear, but I am here to say that it has astonished me in the application of the thing.  First, you do have to follow the directions, and fully.  They caution to wash your hands and to use the liquid to wet your fingers and then the shield.  Do it.  It prevents finger prints and other smudges building up during handling.  And you may have to moisten more than once.  I made one attempt and it wound up too cockeyed to accept.  It was impossible to slide it, so I wet everything (me and it), removed it, and tried again, with very acceptable placement.Then comes the squeegee portion of the adventure.  There's a very nice card with the thing, and that was no better or worse than any similar device. I kept pushing and pushing little bubbles out.  Make sure to blot regularly.  When the bubbles come to the side, they generally carry a bit of liquid with them. You do NOT want that going down behind the screen.  I suspect that sort of leakage is the reason they counsel leaving the phone alone with battery removed for 24 hours after installation. To make sure that the liquid you let drop into it dries up.  A better approach is to prevent dripping into the phone.  Just blot regularly as you push bubbles to the side and I believe you will prevent it completely.Go slowly.  Allow time.  I would say it took me less than twenty minutes, including the first failed attempt.I was unconvinced as I removed bubble after bubble, because I saw many hazy patches spread around the thing, and could not imagine what to do about them.  I continued pushing bubbles until I just could not get any more to move.Here's where the magic comes in.Some of the reviews mention that the thing improves as it dries and sets, and that is exactly what happens.  Within two hours there was noticeable clearing of the hazy patches, and a few of what I thought were small bubbles disappeared.By morning, the hazy patches were completely gone, and there was no sign of a bubble or wrinkle anywhere.  Period.  If didn't know that the original glass was perfectly flat, I'm not sure I would know the thing was on there.  As it is, the surface has some slight texture, so looked at from far enough to the side you can see the rolling surface.  Like looking at the ocean from 10,000 feet.You really could have pushed me over with a feather when I looked at the thing this morning and found absolutely, positively no blemish whatsoever.It feels very smooth and easy to me.  I read a review that mentioned difficulty pulling across it.  I haven't experience that yet, but I am still a couple of hours from my 24 hours wait, so I have touched it very little.  I'll say more about that in part 2, after a few weeks' use.If the use portion matches the installation portion as well as my experience matches the more glowing reviews of that part, then the feel and scratch resistance will likely turn out to be just as awesome as those reviews say.The little bit that I have run the phone (yes, I put the battery back in this morning when I figured out that leaving battery out was for protection against pretty gross carelessness) has been very satisfactory.  No problem at all with the feel, which is smooth but not frictionless.  I like that little bit of tactile feedback, so I don't mind that it's not the same as the glass.  And no effect that I can detect on sensitivity.  No lag in response, no need to push a little harder to make the touch.Remember: take battery out (good idea during installation definitely), wash and wet hands, keep fingers and shield moist, but not saturated, blot regularly during installation to prevent liquid seeping into phone, don't be afraid to remove and reinstall if position is not satisfactory, push out all the bubbles you can, then LEAVE IT ALONE.  If you can make the 24 hours without it, it's probably a good idea.  For no reason based on actual knowledge, but as a hunch, I would say that the plastic "cures" a bit during that first 24 hours.  If so, then the curing might benefit from remaining free from finger grease and other contamination.  Going against that, to be honest, the phone really seemed ready to use (shield smooth and secure) when I looked at it this morning, after applying last night at 8 PM and looking at it this morning about 9 AM.In short: You must be careful, but installation is not difficult.  The appearance is absolutely amazing.  Clear as it could possibly be.  And certainly my small data sample on feel and performance suggest a good experience to come.I say: Use it!!


Poor Reception

This item dissapointed me it would barely pick up a signal on my charging pad. Dont buy this product if your looking for a wireless charging tag get one of the white ones on here that you can see the coil on. Thats what i replaced this product with and its WAY better.


Palm Pre VS Blackberry Tour 9630

Two weeks ago I purchased the Palm Pre at a [...].  Once I got home I started playing with this device.  The phone felt like it was meant for a five year old.  I slid it open and tried to use the miniature keyboard.  Terrible design for such a high tech device.  The touch screen is pretty kool but not for me. The camera and HDfeatures where fantastic.  Yet the phone did not feel durable enough for me.  I immediately went and exchanged the phone for the Blackberry Tour 9630.  Let me tell you the blackberry is more user friendly.  It also has the HD capabilities and live TV,NFL Network.  It also has the 3.2 megapixel camera.  I am a police officer and most of my friends have the Blackberry curve. We are very hard on our cell phones. I highly recommend an "OtterBox" cell phone case to protect your device. The palm pre is for people that have a desk job or a student. Definately not for demanding occupations such as Police Swat,Firefighters or specialized units in our armed forces.


Solid messaging phone with great screen and good keyboard

I have XL-sized hands so I have always struggled with phone keypads and keyboards. I stopped using touchscreen phones because it was such a frustration to type on a virtual keyboard. For that reason, I've tried many phones with physical QWERTY keyboards over the years and the Sparq II is my second-favorite ever (my fave was a now-discontinued Nokia model, also for T-Mobile).The phone feels very solid - the slide mechanism does not wiggle and it seems to stay shut when I want it to with no problem. The numeric keypad is a bit cramped if you're used to a flip phone or a candybar phone with a smaller screen (and hence more room for the keypad) but even with my huge fingers I can work it well enough. The slide out QWERTY keyboard is very nice. It's sensitive enough that I don't feel as if I have to pound the keys but not as sensitive as a virtual keyboard - I seldom mistype letters as long as I hold the phone still and at a certain angle. I've had it three days and I've already gotten used to the keyboard.The interface is good. This is NOT a smartphone so don't expect the ability to add apps or hyper-customize the interface but the onboard functions are fine. The call quality and volume are very good, reception has been as good or better as other phones I've used in my same location, and the features and functions I've used (calls, texts, alarm, contacts) all work as they should. I haven't used the Web browser extensively but it seems fine for a non-smartphone. The screen has excellent resolution but it is small compared to a touchscreen-only phone (that doesn't matter to me).If you want a physical QWERTY keyboard and don't need to load your own apps, this phone is a great option. BE SURE TO READ THE SPECIFICATIONS - some might find it a bit heavy, although that doesn't bother me.


BOGUS, THEY ARE OUT OF NEW UNLOCKED PHONES AND SEND YOU A REFURBISHED ONE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS THE NEW ONE!!

I was so excited for this phone, as mine is broken and one by one more and more problems were arising from it. My fiance had the Vivid at one point and it was amazing. We did our research, and read all reviews of all that we were looking at. IDK if the good reviews got lucky and actually got what they ordered, or if they're people who work for the company. I paid $189.00 for a refurbished phone, the volume buttons were completely worn, I got a used battery, the charging port was loose, and the plastic around it had been buffered. When I emailed the company the response was quick, and I was told if I sent the phone back they'd refund my money and compensate me an extra $10 for the shipping. When I clicked the button that said 16 new there was one to select out of them, the rest were ATT only. While I received an unlocked phone, it was not new. I strongly suggest you listen to my review and the others. We'll see how smoothly it goes for me to get my refund, which btw you should be covering the return shipment in the first place.


great case

love this case, fits together perfectly and always gets compliments. Very durable as well, stays nice looking, does not show scratches!


Best right now.

I have the nexus one.I bought this for the bigger screen,the 8 mp camera and Gps map availability without internet.What a difference to the nexus.Its just not only the screen size, but the response to touch is much better as well.The HTC sense makes a big difference over the stock android that nexus has to offer.Small things like news app,facebook app,email app also make life easier.Over time I have used the Sony X 10, HTC desire ,iphone. This wins by a big margin.Definitely a buy if you are looking for an unlocked Android smartphone.


Audio quality for phone calls not what I expected

This is a great phone, except for the audio quality. When talking, the audio quality is horrible. Every thing else about the phone is fine.


Did not work as advertised.

I tried the product at 3 different locations at home and work.  The number of bars stayed the same with or without the booster.  At home, I made sure that the antenna was installed at the location where I got 2 bars, but I got the same 2 bars at the base where it was located about 19' away from the antenna.  Very disappointed.


Buyer beware

First complaint the description on the search field and even when looking at the product details on a smartphone has too much information and you do not see the part saying "COVER NOT INCLUDED" I honestly thought I was getting a cheap knock off cover for my phone that had a magnetic clip. So much to my disappointment when the package arrived it was just a clip. OK fine I should have read the entire description but when the picture shows a cover on a phone I made an bad assumption. In the end not too big of a deal since I already have a note 3 Samsung flip cover for my phone so I installed the clips onto my existing cover that it is meant for.Second complaint the clips are not as straight forward to install as it seems, used up the installed 2 sided tape and a second one before getting to work correctly. The part on the cover was pretty straight forward.Third complaint after less than 12 hours the third tape stopped sticking to the phone and the magnet remained attached to the cover, this was even after on the third install I used alcohol to clean the phone to make sure it was a dirt, dust, oil free surface to adhere to.Fourth complaint now on the 4th piece of tape, the magnet was just not that strong and after another 12 hours decided this was just a gimmick and I will remove.Fifth complaint I can honestly say that the warning on the sales description page that says "The Magnetic Clip may cause damage to the cover if removed frequently" is completely untrue it should read "The Magnetic Clip WILL cause damage to the cover if removed" in the only removal of the clip from the cover I have two very noticeable scrapes in my cover, cant go so far as say ruined, but definitely damaged, and caused more damage in the single rmoval of the clip than the previous three months of use of the cover.Sixth complaint this ruining of my cover happed the day I got the e-mail from Amazon saying Prime is having an incredible 25% price increase. Well if crappy products like this continue to be offered on Prime no wonder the cost is going up, how much did it cost to ship a $10 item as 2 day shipping. Maybe Amazon should have a tiered Prime plan, $100 for 2-day on any Prime eligible item or $79 on Prime items but only if the total order exceeds $35 and every item is Prime eligible to get over the $35 threshold.so as the review description says BUYER BEWARE


Sim card was expired, date was fudged.

There was a sticker over the exp. date. When I removed the sticker I noticed that someone had made 2013 into 2018 with a permanent marker. I still tried to activate Sim card, but it would not. A friend gave me a Sim card that was not used and I used the activation code that came with the expired Sim card. What a scam!


TERRIBLE!!!

So I bought this phone for my mother for christmas. Well I ended up giving her a broken phone. This phone does NOT hold battery! at all!!! My mom would make 1 call and it would hang up on her within 30 seconds and be dead, then she would put it on the charger and it would say fully charged, then 2 minutes later its saying the battery is dead, and I am not over exagerating it! If you don't want a broken phone! Don't purchase from here!!!!


Mophie - not happy

I had a lot of trouble with my Mophie juice pack.It could not be consistently charged, and it seemed to cause my iPhone to drain much faster.I was very unhappy with it and returned it.


This is a scam, battery tested at 828mAh!

I was disappointed with the performance despite following the instructions to the letter. Finally, I bought a computerised battery analyzer and tested the battery twice. The capacity is only 828mAh - that's 24% of the stated claim, and less than half of my original HTC battery.What a scam.


Awsooooooome case!!!

Love the case. 8) So far no problems with it and it's been through a lot, poor case :(. I've had several family members jelous because of the hello kitty case. ( Buahahahaha it's mine,not giving it away.) shipping was great as well I got it earlier then expected woo hoo!!!


Didn't like

It's so thick it does not fit in a case. It had to be pushed on to stick and it broke the screen. Not happy at all


Hate this stuff!!!

I bought this watch thinking that i could enjoy all the features in it. But just a week of using it. It suddenly got broke well in fact I take care it so much.I really dont recommend this to anyone. You're just like wasting your money out of this crappy stuff.


So far, so great!

I purchased this case to replace my otterbox with the floppy rubber outer layer and broken holster. Firstly, it looks great and is far less bulky than the otterbox defender. I was a little worried about the corners looking weird, but not really. Absolutely worth it for the added protection, plus it really helps grip in landscape. Also love the replaceable screen protector. Great case.


Great phone case!

I have a Androidified Cruzerlite case for the Razr M in addition to this one. I really liked the Cruzerlite case, but I wanted something with a kickstand (had a Thunderbolt, miss the stand). I saw that Cruzerlite released a Spi-force case for the Razr-M, but I didn't want to spend $20 on a case. Here is what I have noticed about this case from Empire.Pro:Fits the phone perfectly! Charging cable goes in without issues, no slack, and just enough overlap on the sides to keep it from falling out.TPU of the inside is just as good as the TPU on my Cruzerlite case (Good thing).Good grip on the sides. The back has groves, but the poly-carbonate has a slight rubberized coating making feel a little slippery. The rubberized coating is great from keeping it from sliding on a table.Price is close to half of the Cruzerlite Spi-Force and they look identical (in pictures anyway).ConThe green is yellowish. It is kind of like antifreeze with a touch of pee.Overall this is a great case, just don't expect the color to be super green.


Worked for 3 days, then FM transmitter cut out

Was very excited to get this unit. Setup was a breeze, and was simply to use.  Sound quality thru the car stereo was surprisingly good.  Only drawback with FM transmitter was wouldn't tune below 88.1, which most units I have used can - which is where all the unused US frequencies are (in other word clear channels so you aren't constantly retuning the channel).Unfortunately 3 days into using it, the FM transmitter button wouldn't consistently turn the transmitter on or off - which is the reason I bought this unit over others.  Returned for refund and am shopping for something else.


junk

i got two because i know the first one will suck  and it did ..  i opened one box and empty spray bottle inside opened the other box  empty too  i had some from another kit made my aplication  and i too had issue at the transition from screen to speaker area so on next try i will trim off the non screen area part  .these are screen protectors  no full face protectors??impossible to handle these things without touching the glue side ?


Great case

I love the case it protects my phone and keeps it protected it fits all my needs.it was worth waiting for.


awesome!

This is amazing! Its not at all like any other silicone case I've seen. I looked at over 50 different ones and decided they weren't as durable as id like. this has a thick bumper all the way around and a really thick backing. it has slots for everything and has slots so it makes the speakers aim the sound to the front so you can actually hear it perfectly. It has a really good grip. I dropped my tablet and it bounced and nothing happened to it at all. I love this!!!


Love this!!

This case is wonderful. I love it! Great for fashion, and it also protects your phone if your drop it alot. The case does not pop off on contact with the ground, like some other cheap cases. Great buy...I recommend


Good Product, but has a few cons.

I just purchased my LifeProof case yesterday, so I am unable to speak to its longevity. The case that my LifeProof is replacing is the OtterBox Defender. This review is written as a compare/contrast in respect to the OtterBox Defender.Pros of the LifeProof:#1: Very Low Profile. For the amount of physical protection that this case provides, it is exceptionally slim. The case is marginally larger than the phone itself. In terms of a protection provided/size of case ratio, this is probably the best case on the market.#2: Non-Stick/Snag Material. Unlike the Defender, which has a very rubberized and grippy feel, the LifeProof has a more smooth plastic feel to it. The case is very easy to grip and hold, but it doesn't cling to the inside of pockets, which was a problem that I experienced all the time with the Defender. Overall, it makes the phone much easier to handle.#3: It's water proof. I tested the case by placing it under a sink faucet and having water flow over it at all angles. I dropped the phone into the sink and let it lay at the bottom under maybe 6 inches of water for about 15 seconds or so. The phone was playing music while I did this test. After removing the phone from the water, it operated completely normally and the case seemed to provide protection as advertised.Cons:#1: What I immediately noticed was the volume of the phone is reduced substantially. I don't have a decibel meter to measure exactly to what degree the sound is reduced, but I would estimate a sound reduction of about 30%; although music can still easily be heard and the phone's ringer is more than competent.#2: The case is not quite as rugged and protective as the Defender. It does seem to be rugged enough to protect the phone from drops onto a hard surface, however.


Doesn't work for bionic

I bought this to have a second charger for my Driod Bionic. When I plugged it in, my phone would not recognize that there was a plug. I took a closer look at it, and the head doesn't even match the head of the charger that came with my phone. Extremely poorly worded title, however I would love if it worked for my phone.


what a waste of $50

Based on their popularity, I thought OtterBox was the way to go, so I bought one for my new iPhone 5s. There are three primary design flaws that make me feel I wasted my money. First, the ridge around the edge of the case is so high that it's very difficult to thumb type on the keys near the outer edges of the virtual keypad. This may not be a problem with the iPhone 4 form factor, but the narrow iPhone 5/5s shape makes this a real problem. Second, that same ridge is so close to the main front button that it gets in the way of the fingerprint activation. Your finger or thumb has to angle downward to get over the ridge, which means when you try to use the print recognition, it's getting a different angle on the fingerprint than when you don't have the case on. Finally, the design allows moisture and lint to get under the protective "glass" on the faceplate. So there's always crud wedged between the iPhone's glass and the OtterBox's glass. This looks ugly and distracting.


Watch the Holes!

This protector is ok.  Overall it serves the purpose.  The unit has harder plastic than I hoped for. Also, a 3.5 stereo jack extension will not make complete contact into the phone because the hole in the phone protector is too small.  I have to take the phone out of the sleeve in order to use external audio cables. Other wise it's ok.


Great Phone Horrible Camera

Camera is horrible. You would think that since it has a 20MP camera that it would rock. But Nope beyond horrible fuzzy pictures are all that came from this phone. We returned and got a refund.


doesnt fit!

i was so excited when i saw this case on amazon.  It was the perfect color and fit. When i got the ase i put it on my phone and it didnt fit!!! i went to talk to my friend who works at verizon and looked at how the case fit on my phone and he said that the AT&T and verizon iphones are made very slightly differently so thats why it didnt fit, because the buttons are just ever so slightly different.  so....IF YOU HAVE A VERIZON IPHONE DO NOT GET THIS CASE, IT DOES NOT FIT RIGHT!!!!  another thing is that the color was totally different than what the picture showed...it was a transparent light pink which is not want i wanted at all.


disappointed

i purchased the jawbone "nerd" and thought i was getting a higher quality bluetooth when in fact it's just a way to listen to your music on your bluetooth from your computer.  the earpiece isn't even comfortable so if you want to listen to music go for something that has stereo instead of mono.  i've never bothered reviewing an item before, but the customer service is so bad (i emailed about the fit and that little hook to the earpiece which wouldn't stay attached and was lost several times until it finally went into oblivion in my car somewhere) only to be asked for proof of purchase in all sorts of forms - email by email - starting first from the bar code which is written in miniature print, to  my amazon proof of purchase (emailed receipt) to a pdf and most recently a screen shot.  really not worth the time and really over the top to replace what is probably an ear hook thingy that cost them pennies.  on top of it, if you get this blue tooth, you better keep good track of it too.  mine is dark blue and it's very hard to detect in my purse or in the compartment in my car.  and my vision has never been an issue.  don't bother buying this product.


Seller good with contact, refunds, returns, communication

I didn't even bother to email the seller because this was such an inexpensive item and I figured "my loss" because 2 out of the 3 mirror screen protectors messed up (yes I did read directions and follow them carefully)But this seller noticed my bad review and emailed me promptly and refunded me a percentage of my money for the product and apologized for any problems I had.They obviously DO care about their reviews and their reputation on Amazon.  I wanted to change my rating to more positive for customer service


Arrived just as suspected.

I like these cases because they are stylish and allow me to stand my iPad up easily. I did wear my first of these cases out, this is my second one. I actually don't mind. For the price, six months of good service is pretty good. The binding where I was holding my iPad when I was using it was starting to split and I was not able to keep the iPad standing as much anymore. But, I like changing the case once in a while anyways, and if I wanted to just put one case on and never take it off, then I would spend more for an Otterbox. But, with these, they last about as long as I want to use them before getting bored and wanting another design. They have plenty of designs to make anybody happy.I give it four stars, though, so that there is no expectation that these cases will last forevr


Horrible Phone

First phone i received pieces broke off the phone the screen started going out a month or so after purchasing finally it just would not turn on anymore! ... then i received a new phone from the provider and this phone is worse then the first phone!!!!! back piece broke off 3 days after having it looked like the parts where glued together with a hot glue gun!!  the screen has thick lines across it and big black dots are now starting to appear AGAIN!!! its a matter of time before it doesn't want to turn on again! I DO NOT Recommend YOU BUY THIS PHONE  WASTE OF MONEY ! i am so angry the low quality and the inconvenience i have had to experience


NOT SO 5 STAR

NOT SO 5 STAR !!After set up which took a while because their web site was having problems. I tried to give my mom a comfort level that someone would be there to help her with just the push of a button.  First try.. a recording that says they are busy helping others and if this is an emergency we should call 911.  My mom gave me one of those looks... Second try... same recording..  Third try someone answered  I complained about the first two attempts and was transfered to someone else who explained that they work with 911 and if they are busy we should call 911.My mom who is an 86 year old stroke victim said I can do that with my cell phone.. She has no faith in 5 Star.. How do I get my money back ??


Good product, misleading picture

I was surprised to see the size of the product when it arrived. Its half the size of a credit card and less than 1/4" thick!Setup was a breeze and it has all the necessary cables to either connect to your TV with AV out or to your other devices with RCA out. Signal strength is also good, though I did not fully experiment with the battery life.The reasons for me to deduct one star from the review are because:1) The misleading product picture. The product looks exactly like the Azeca BT adapter on Amazon.2) They also hide the fact that the device is pre-programmed to accept BT headsets with security codes "0000", "1111", "1234" and "8888". You will realize it only when you read the user manual to know how to pair the device with headsets. While most of the headsets in the market today have only one of these there security codes, but its worth mentioning in advance.


2 days of effort, and my phone is still not working. Phone help was useless.  Still trying to get internet help.

Ok, I've got a Galaxy S2, and figured I'd set it up for my sister.  Since the phone works on the ATT network, I figured I'd buy the Net10 SIM card and get it all ready to ship to her.I activated the phone, and it connected to the ATT network with about 3 bars of service.  My sister sent me a text and I replied.  I surfed the web using Firefox.  All was well.The following day after activation, I see no bars and a white X over where the bars should be. No browsing, no phone dialing or receive functions. Checking the available networks, I see that ATT and TMobile networks are visible.  No problem, the phone isn't provisioning on the ATT network. I called the toll free number, and waited... and waited...  And got through to first layer support.  After I explain the situation, he forwards me on to the level 2 support.The level 2 support lady is nice enough, but she keeps trying to tell me that I need at least 3 bars to surf the web.  Each time I tell her that the phone isn't connecting to the available network, her response is that I need at least 3 bars to surf the internet.  Not. Helpful.  She tells me that maybe I need to change my location, and to go outside.  I have a Galaxy S3 and so I put the phones side by side (one in each hand).  The S2 with a Net10 SIM shows not connected to network, while the S3 shows 4 bars when set to 3g mode.  Finally, she tells me to contact the manufacturer of my phone (Samsung) for troubleshooting assistance.  Again, Not. Helpful.I tried doing a factory reset, no change.  I went to the Net10 forum.  In the Samsung section of the forum are huge numbers of people with issues, each creating a thread.  In each case, a representative will post that they need to take the issue off line to resolve it.  And that's the end of the thread... no posting of what was done to fix the person's problem.  There are 62 pages of threads in the Samsung section alone.I decided to post a thread.  I created a user account on their forum, and posted.  But nothing shows, because it's a moderated forum.  The next day, my posting shows up on the site along with a representative's reply that I need to post *5 distinct posts* before I can chat with a customer service representative about my issue.  Ok, I can do this.  I post a dummy message.  I try to post another message, and get an error that I can't post messages that frequently.  You gotta be joking!My sister called this evening to ask how the phone activation was going... *that* was a fun conversation.Hopefully tomorrow I can chat with a customer service rep and get help.Overall, my experience with Net10 and the SIM card activation kit has been 1 star.  Because that's as low as the rating system goes.  I guess for the price, you could buy a bunch to use as coasters for your drinks...Update:I never did manage to communicate with an online support representative.  Based on how difficult it is to get access to them, I would write off the forum as a lost cause.  I finally cleared the APN entries in the phone, and re-entered the default one (again).  For some unknown reason, it's working now.  Funny note:  I sent the phone to my sister in a rural area, and she get's slow internet connectivity.  I asked her if she had any letters next to the signal bars (S, H, E, 3, etc) to check for what kind of connectivity she was getting.  She had no letters.  When I said that's probably why she had slow internet, and that she wasn't getting a 3G connection, she said "Oh, we don't have 3G here!"  Slow connectivity issue solved.  Maybe someday her hometown will get 3G.I'm not going to change from the 1 star rating, based on the lack of support both internet and phone.


Great Value

Case fits my phone well and is just as I expected. This was a great value for the cost paid.


Charging Error

First time when I plugged in, the cell phone displayed error message that "Charging Error, remove immediately". since then I am not using this.


Dropping calls ...

I just bought this phone hoping to upgrade from previous LG VM670. The previous LG is a great little Phone despite my almost 2 and a half years of rough treatment. I'm going to get another  VM670. If I just got the F3 and it's already giving me problems then I just want my previous phone. I don't recall ever getting a dropped call from my older model. This one seems cheap. It's also pretty slow considering it comes preloaded with so much junk software. Very disappointed.


Almost perfect

I bount this backup batter for my phone (Nokia) and my iPad. I'll try to keep this review short and to the point.The size and shape is ideal. I was positively surprised about it. It was smaller and lighter than I expected based on the large capacity.The capacity is impressive!The operation is straight forward, only one button to turn it on. It is annoying that I have to hold the button for 2 seconds to turn it on. My previous backup battery had no button at all and would turn itself on automatically when I connected it to my phone and start charging.Output current is limited to 1 Amp. This is my biggest complaint. While this is enough for phones, it's only half of what the iPad would accept. recharging the iPad takes twice as long as the original charger and makes it less useful. A charge time of 8 hours isn't practical.Recharging of the device itself (with the supplied charger) takes about 5 hours which is pretty long.Overall I like it and it does the job. I wish they would clearly state that it does not provide the full charge current for the iPad.Edit 3/21/2011: After using it for some time now I'm still very happy with it. I use it for both my iPad and iPhone. The most positive thing is really the convenience of using it as a charger and never having to worry about finding a wall outlet. I'm almost not using my normal wall chargers any more, using this one is just so much more convenient?


I am now hands free.

The picture does this little guy no justice. It's pretty small, however load and very easy to use and set up. The one thing I do have to complain about is the lack of instructions lol. Just in case it happens to you just press and hold the hang up button till the lights flash blue and red. Turn on your phone's bluetooth once you hear the beep and it stops flashing you are good to go. This one even rings when you get a call. I got this for my S3. Little did I know that the S voice works through the device. That was very cool and made working with that feature even easier.


No way to filter android market...

There are too many porn apps in the android market and they are imbedded in every category. They do not provide a separate "Adult Content" category for this. To report these apps as inappropriate is futile since there are so many of them. There is no way to put a filter on the phone to keep this stuff out. The response on Android Market's forums regarding this topic has been insensitive and foolish. Someone brazenly commented that a better phone for people like me would be an iPhone. I can't even find a place to filter my internet content on this phone also. Buyer beware. Oh, and there are applications you can buy outside of the Android Market site that provide parental controls for a subscription FEE. Apparently I have to pay for my right to NOT LOOK at this trash. I am repulsed enough to cancel my Verizon account and return this phone.


Supurb adjustable neck hanger on a rubber case...

This is exactly what I had been looking for! It works perfectly ... now I can answer my cel phone easily without digging in my purse and losing the phone call. The rubber case streches easily to fit the phone. the neck hanger can be made longer or shorter. So well done. very reasonable, Received quickly . Very satisfied with this purchaseThank You Maggie Newitt


The Best Phone in the Whole Universe. Period.

Here is a list of what I do with GNote.1. Reading books and comics (Moon+Reader, Perfect Viewer): Clear sharp screen does not hurt your eyes.2. Keeping track of my exercises (My Tracks): It records my movements on the Google map with information such as how far I walked, speed, time, etc.3. Surfing the Internet (Dolphin, Google Search): Wide screen and crisp text allow me to read more without zooming in.4. To do list (Todo Pro): shopping list, task list, etc.5. Multimedia (Music Player, MX Video Player): You will love the awesome Super Amoled screen.6. Navigation (Google Navigation): Wide screen and turn by turn voice instruction make this phone a super accurate navigation device.7. Information and finance managing (Memento, MySheet): Again, the wide screen shows more information at once.8. Bible reading (My Sword)9. Taking pictures and videos (Camera): 8 MP camera, 2 MP chat camera, 1080p video recording. It's handy digital camera that goes anywhere you go and always ready for shooting.10. Taking notes (S Memo): It's a godsend feature for me. I can write before I forget anytime. Also, it allows you to write letters in the old fashioned way.11. Shopping (Amazon, NewEgg, Ebay)12. Calling (Phone): Main purpose of this phone but seems like a bonus since other features are overwhelmed. Clear Samsung phone call quality.13. Stock trading (Yahoo Finance, trading client)13. News (FM Radio, TuneIn, CNN, YouTube, etc.)14. Weather (Weather Bug)15. Numerous Games16. The list goes on forever.It is possible because I can carry it with me always not like notebook or tablet.Note is the perfect size that satisfies both the portability and functionality.I feel sorry for those who struggle with a tiny screen to do something.Is it even possible to do those in a 3.5 inch screen?I love my GNote. Mine is 5.3 inches!


These are cheaper directly from Virgin Mobile!

Go to Virgin Mobile online.  You can buy a new one with no wear on it for $50 less! No lie.


iCrap

I write a tech blog and have tried several iphone wannabes against the real iphone. This model is really weak compared to the real thing. Nothing but malfunctions and the phone looks so chintzy that no one in their right mind would mistake it for the real thing. When will these fraud manufacturers try being original instead of infringing on copyrights and trademarks?


Great sound and perfect form factor

I've had the speaker for 4 days now and have been using it for hours at a time. For the size of the speaker, the sound is excellent. Easily fills my living room with great sound while screwing around on the computer. Definitely digging it. Battery hasn't drain yet and I've let it play for 4 hours on saturday before turning it off and plugging it in. There are a lot of other speakers out but for the price, sound, and quality, this is the best value. Shipping was really quick (no surprise on Amazon). Also, the speaker comes with a pouch, charging cable, and stereo cable. Really impressed so far. I like this better overall than the Jambox it replaced (broke).


Does NOT Charge iPad 2

I bought this because I needed a longer cable to connect to the charger that came with my iPad 2. Although advertised to charge the iPad, this cable does not. My iPad won't even recognize it.  Also, be advised that if you have ANY kind of case that obscures the dock connector, you will have an almost impossible job of trying to connect this cable. The dock connector on it is too fat. Actually, this is mostly Apple's fault. The new slim design makes inserting any cable rather difficult because the dock connector is at an angle now. As much as I wanted a longer cord, this isn't it.


Nothing compares to this mount.

This item arrived far ahead of schedule.  There was no packaging, and the small cushion sticker that sits inside the mount (behind the phone) was not previously applied.  I'm going to assume this is due to the factors of supply and demand.  I was refreshing this listing every 15 minutes in appliance to when the seller said they would have more available.  What can you do..?I've had every style of mount possible.  Cup holder mounts (way too low in eye's view,) dash mounts (I had 3, they either rattled, came undone, or "almost" damaged my dash,) windshield mounts (they ALL fall off eventually,) dash-groove mounts (rattled like a snake,) and varies makers of them.  I've at least spent $150 in car mounts that sit in a box in my closet.  I was over them and just went with resting the phone in my lap.  I can't believe I didn't find this item sooner.Mine is installed in a 2000 GP GT's stock radio.  It fits perfectly, does not rattle, does not block radio controls, and does not prevent the CD in the drive from spinning.  The best fitting car mount -- hands down.My only problem is the cushion sticky that came with mine.  (The thing seen in the picture with the yellow sticker on it.)  It was not perforated enough to remove from the sticker's backing, and I ended up damaging the corner of it when trying to remove it.  I ended up cutting the sticker off the backing.  No big deal, and could of just been my particular item.  Nothing worth not buying this product.I will never buy any other car mount ever again.  This takes the cake.  HIGHLY recommended.  Don't buy any other mount.


Finally Fits!

OK, so I'm not a professional reviewer. No Ph.D. in Audio Acoustics or anything like that. All I can tell you is this is my 8th Bluetooth Headset, and I like this one the most.The other headsets I have (all 4 versions of Jawbone, Motorola, Plantronics, etc.) can't seem to stay in my ear! I tried all the earpieces from all of them, even bought some of those weird Jabra eargels. Still, if I chew half-through my bagel, they all fall off!This one fits, finally fits! Might be due to the fact that it's only 4mm thick, and weighs practically nothing. OK so the audio is a TINY bit muffled, but not much worse than most of my other, much more costly, headsets. Sure, I still use the attached earhook (only out of sheer paranoia), but trust me, this thing stays in your ear!USB rechargeable, even comes with a cute little belt clip.For me, I love it. For you, I'd bet you wont strongly disagree!Dave K.


Scary to apply, amazing result!

I love it! It works beautifully! It's a bit scary to apply to phone though. You have to get the screen wet with soapy water to help the protector go on and to prevent air bubbles and finger prints on the sticky side. BE AWARE!! The company recommends the battery is taken out because water is being used, which makes sense. BUT only after applying the protector did I realize the the battery had to stay out for 24 hours!!! So apply the protector when you know you won't need your phone for a while.  Its been a while since I put it on my phone, so I don't remember if it was initially hazy like people have said, but it is perfectly clear now! I think it even made the use of the touch screen a little bit easier.  I AM a perfectionist, though, and the two air bubbles (that I couldn't get out (but are probably unnoticeable to anyone else but me) aren't that bad. One thing that I did notice, though is that the fit isn't EXACTLY perfect like people have been saying.  The corners of the protector are slightly more rounded than my phone and I have a tiny lip all the way around my phone that isn't covered. Great product otherwise.***side note*** if you are REALLY particular about fingerprints on you screen (which surprisingly, I am not) don't buy this product!!! You DO have to clean your phone periodically, especially after a few conversations on the phone.  I only post this because I've read of people not liking fingerprints.  Sooo, if you are one of the people who get irked by wiping finger prints off screens, walk away from this product and spend the extra money on the anti-fingerprint screen protectors. I know they exist for apple ipod touches, so if you look around, you MIGHT be able to find one for the rumor touch.


Great

It was in great shape it is really useful I love this case and thank you.It came exactly how it said it would do that is awesome!


Genuine product

I bought a two pack of the Sonicare Airfloss, which came with only one charger. Not wanting to share a charger with my wife, I ordered this product, which is a genuine Philips charger rather than a knockoff, and in fact is identical to the charger that came with my two pack. It works just fine.


MY anker astro 3 unit doesn't seem to work (update: Beware the cable)

I'm hesitant to write a review for a product/company that has a hardcore fanbase - basically I think it's pointless.  You'll either say it's great, like the other hundreds of people, or you'll say it's meh or has problems in which case people will either ignore you or talk crap to you.But when something goes horribly wrong, I do feel compelled to speak up: because I know I would have appreciated seeing that review.So yeah, this isn't going to be good.  BUT: I am talking about MY anker astro 3 that I received... not in general.  Manufacturer certainly deserves a chance when things go wrong to address, investigate, respond.[Update: anker has been in contact with me almost as soon as this review went live; they are sending me a replacement cable as that seems to be the issue.  They have been polite and courteous throughout, and clearly are committed to finding out what went wrong.  It's rare to encounter a vendor like that.  So I think it is safe to say that, in the off chance that something goes wrong like it did for me, they will take care of you and you can rest easy.]I used to use a generic external battery - worked fine.  Nothing fancy, 2 usb ports (one for 1.5v, one for 0.5v).  Button to turn on and show charge, auto off.  Led display to show percent charge stored.  Held charge for like a week and a half of non use.  Powered my cell phone or PSP just fine.  But since getting a nexus 7 (2013), it wasn't quite enough.  It was heavy and ran fairly hot charging; I often charged and used my tablet at the same time.  It only netted me about 65% of a full nexus 7 (2013) charge.  So I was really excited to get an anker 3 astro (especially with all the hardcore fanbase revs).So basically, an external battery needs to two things.  In order of Importance, they are:1. Charge your device.2. Store energy from a source.Mine doesn't do #1.  I haven't bothered with #2, because the battery arrived with ~85% charge; and frankly, if it can't charge my device, I don't care if it can store a charge... in fact, I'd rather not waste electricity on it.I read the instructions (btw, that's some really tiny print... I have young eyes, but thinking for people like my parents... they'd probably appreciate a bigger font), did the troubleshooting...I had my anker with the supplied cable in the "smart" USB connection.  I connected the smaller end to my Nex7.  It showed the charging icon for a second.  And then it stopped.  Battery meters and the native os battery icon both confirmed it was not being charged.I pulled the small end out, put it back in.  It started charging again.  I watched to make sure.  ~10 min later, it wasn't charging anymore; my battery level had only gone up from ~22% to ~25%.Over the course of an hour, this happened 4 times.  I am unable to pinpoint the cause: I have tried keeping the tablet in either portrait or landscape (as that had seemed to have an effect at first) while charging, I have tried using many apps while charging, I have tried using only one app while charging, I have tried using no apps while charging, I have tried charging with both tablet and battery on a table and completely stationary, I have tried leaving the tablet in sleep mode while charging, I have tried vigorously shaking, I have tried not shaking, I have tried it with battery in and not in the pouch.About the only thing I haven't tried is sacrificing a goat - amazon says my sacrificial goat will arrive in two weeks because I don't have Prime (jk).  But seriously, short of "while doing an interpretive dance" and "satanic ritual", the list of things I have yet to try is short.  The cable is fine(*); I have tested it's connection between PC and tablet.  The socket is fine, it does convey energy (and charge on the anker IS being used up even though device is NOT being charged; verified because I had to go back to my old external and use it's entire charge to bring me from the ~35% the anker managed (and apparently used half it's charge to take me from 22% to 35%), to ~97%).For some unknown reason, the thing just shuts off on it's own, well before the device is fully charged.  The white LED indicators will blink too, I think.  The instructions don't tell me if this means anything.[edit: charges my HTC desire just fine, with slow blinking and not fast blinking... so wtf?][Update: was able to charge tablet using one of the "universal" usb sockets instead of the "smart" socket.  I guess the nex7 2013 isn't compatible with the smart socket? Bewildering since the instruction manual touts the smart socket as being specifically for android devices.  Have raised my review one star.][Update: I was able to use the usb cable bundled with the nexus 7 (2013) and the smart port to charge my nexus 7 (2013).  So, despite having previously been able to sustain a PC-tablet connection, as well as successfully charge my android phone, it seems the bundled usb cable (anker) was defective.  Somehow. I tried charging the battery using the anker usb cable and that didn't work; I had to use the nexus 7 cable.]I want to like this device.  I DO like it - the build quality is extremely high... even on the POUCH.  It's the kind of gadget that a gadget lover will look at and sigh and be happy all day just for the fact that they have one, and look for any excuse to use it, even if no one else is impressed. The LED lights are a soft white, but they can emit a fair bit of light at night; charge it face down if it's an issue.TL;DR - lovely unit, cable was broken in perplexing manner.As it is a great thing and works in all respects, except for the bundled cable, which is still a head scratcher, I have increased my rating to 4 stars.


Great little necessities bag

I got this for my mom. As a new iPhone carrier she has it with her all the time but wants easy access to the phone & camera.This little bag fits well across the body and feels safe and secure.--- The clasps are stronger and better quality than a bag a bought at Christmas time for her. The iPhone fits in both compartments. --- The iPhone 5 is a little loose in there but it works well. There is plenty of room for a small key ring and card - cash - id - inside and even a photo of a cute grand baby. I was wary because of the quality of the strap hooks on the last bag I purchased but this one is so much better. I am going to get a few more in different colors for me too.


White Slider Keyboard

I bought this for my son, for his new IPhone 4S. Now his friends are asking him where did his mom got it. He loves to FaceTime with his friends. No need to be trying to balance the phone cause it a stand as well. No problems had for over a month and the keyboard light up, good for nite  time.


Horrible

This product was horrible and made cheaply . Definitely doesnt look like it appears in the description. Easily broken and the paint job is horrible .


Not so happy

I just got the UWatch yesterday.  The best thing I can say is the shipping was faster than posted, it arrived within a week from when I placed the order.  The instructions were pretty much unusable due to the poor quality of translation  The software that needs to be installed is also hard to find as the website given doesn't open in the United States and there are no instructions for installing it, but I finally figured it out.  You have to download the BTNotification.apk to you computer, hook phone to computer and transfer it over and then install it.  The installation also required a change in settings to allow unverified programs to be installed.  Once I did that I was able to connect to my phone, but overall unsatisfied with the functions.  I am also disappointed by the quality.  This is not one of the items that was a really good deal, I don't recommend purchase, I'm trying to return it now.


Barely fits a child's head...

So forget about it fitting an adult's head. I don't have an overly large cranium, for reference I wear a sized hat at 7 1/4", so I hope that helps some of you get an idea of the overall size of this headset. I tried wearing it in all types of positions on my head, trying to get the "cups" to sit properly on my ears but couldn't. There was always a gap between the speaker cup and my ear which was large enough that I feel it would be bothersome and contribute to poor sound quality of the headset.Despite being quite compact the headset seems overly lightweight to the point of feeling extremely cheap in the hands; if you look at them hard enough they might just fall apart on you.All in all although I haven't quite made up my mind which Bluetooth headset I will end up getting, I'm certainly sending these back, I can find a much better product here at Amazon in the same price range.


Broke my phone...literally....

So, I had a week-old S4 and I was looking forward to getting this case on it.  As I was putting it on, I noticed it seemed a little tight...almost like it was actually made for a different model phone.  Anyway, I finally seemed to get it nice and snug when all of a sudden I get the rainbows (weird colors and lines as if the display was stepped on) on the phone's display!!  Long story short, after a VERY frustrating phone call to the phone carrier and a trip to the UPS store to return this case AND my basically brand-new-yet-now-broken phone, I'm phoneless...Can I say 100% that this case did me in??  I don't know if anything is 100%, but it'd be an awfully odd coincidence...stay away from this case for your S4!!!


If you are looking for something that actually feels like a pen, keep loooking

Pros:- Cute, nice colors- Many included for the priceCons:- Even the "long" ones are very short. It feels like using a kids pencil.These will do as stand-ins if misplace a better one, but I am going to keep shopping and get a better stylus for regular use.Plus, some of these reviews look faked - like they were submitted from the seller.


What's the point?

If you received the USB cable with your Sidekick you already know that the only thing you can really do with this cable is watch it sit in the box. There are no connectivity applications available at this time that utilize the USB cable for the Sidekick. No sync functions, no downloadable ringtones, no nothing! Makes you wonder why they even included it with some of the devices ;-/  If you are thinking of getting a cable in the hopes of playing with these types of things on your Sidekick, take my advice, save the six bucks and go buy yourself some lunch. It will be a far better deal and infinitely more satisfying!


Vivacious Vivid

Coming from an iPhone 4 I can say it was/is a bit of a transition to Android.Most of the apps are free (ad-supported) which is good, but mostly not on the same quality but this review is not the OS but the phone.This is an excellent phone. I read reviews comparing this to the Samsung Skyrocket so I checked out both. The build quality on the SS is way more plasticky, and to me that does justify the $50 difference. Plus touchwhiz is too much like iPhone, so why would I go to a fake version.HTC V has a great display, is super responsive, and the LTE is nice. To be honest, I only went Android bcuz I wanted a bigger screen and the 4.5" beast here is great. It does not stick out as much in my pocket as I thought it would, iPhone is better handheld but this isn't bad either. Plus it feels sturdier than the SS.To each his own though!!


So cute.

Great product. Easy to get my kids attention when taking a picture. It is a little bulky but protects the phone very well.


It Really Works!!!

Receiving the product in a timely fashion was great, but it works!  Forget any con, it saved my phone from my dog's choppers. Alaska, our very sweet rescue dog, thought she had her rawhide bone.  The silicone case was shredded, and the hard plastic, chewed up a bit, but THE PHONE SURVIVED!!!OK, I need to replace the case, but it did its job!


Awesome product (:

This armband is likely one of the best quality ones I have found. I have never really liked phone or music player armbands, mainly because they either end up stinking or sliding down my arm (requiring a stop to adjust it), or getting clammy/itchy. Won't have those problems with this armband. It is nice and slim, but very sturdy and firm. You can pull on it gently and there's just a little stretch, but not too much. Shipping was free! Yay! And it arrived in two days, as promised. It was actually shipped the same night I ordered. Five stars, recommended to family and friends.


Nice grip, but..

Update: Just bought another for my wife's car. First stand I had to last so long.This holder fits all the devices I currently have (iPod, Nokia N900, Nokia N8 and Nexus S), and the grips also allows to put the thinner devices in landscape mode for navigation.The vent grips, however are not maneuverable enough to fit in any car. Fitted in a Mazda and Ford Explorer, but not in Hyundai vents. Make sure your vents flaps are horizontal and located as much to the center of the dashboard, otherwise you might be disappointed.


Excellent device

This is a great phone. If you are bothered about android 1.6, don't be. This is because the moment you connect the device to the computer/pc connection program, Sony Ericsson will push the android 2.1 upgrade. It is absolutely hassle free. As for the phone, it can do anything that any powerful android device can do. If you are ok with a 3 inch display, then there isn't any other phone which will give you a better return on investment. At  this price, it is a steal!


Cheap ba******

Read what everyone else wrote, I was stupid enough to not read the comments before buying and bought this. You CANT fix your iphone with just this piece you need the digitizer and the LCD screen. F ers.


Did not work at all

It says invalid SIM. I tried several times with different SIM cards, nothing at all. I do not recommend this product to anyone, check the other reviews, this is just trash!


Excellent value and easy to set up to receive calls from the US

OneSimCard is the best value I've found to receive calls from the US while abroad.  Most countries are only 20 cents per minute using their forwarding numbers and I've had great success using the product.  If you pair it with Google Voice, you can even place outgoing calls by initiating the call through the Google Voice callback service.  Would highly recommend it to anyone!


DON'T BUY THIS JUNK PHONE !!!

Bought this phone locally. Physically, it appears to be nice; right size, great features, etc, and looks good on paper...for the price. After a day, it froze on me while I was listening to an audio file. I had to remove/insert the battery to get it back up. Next day, froze again while I was in the middle of a phone call, and phone did not respond on any key I press. Again, removed and re-inserted battery. Next day, froze while I was playing a video file. Same solution...remove/reinsert battery.I thought I bought a lemon, so went back to the store for an exchange. After 2 days, froze again while I was tinkering in the menu. And it routinely froze on me for the next 3 days.Looked at discussion forums, and found that this "freezing" thing is an inherent design problem of the phone. At least, I was not alone. Decided to take it back for a refund.I suggest you spend your money wisely, and buy other brand/model phones...BUT NEVER BUY THIS PHONE. This is a Nokia half-baked product, and you're lucky if you get a fix from them within 6 months.My 2 cents. If, after reading this, you still decide to get this phone, Good Luck.


DISAPPOINTED

The phone looks beautiful and cute but it is very frustrating using it. It freezes on me, very very very slow. When you give it a command, it takes forever to execute the command. Am disappointed with its usage and am not enjoying it. If there is any suggestion to enhance its performance, i will welcome it. thanks.


Extremely uncomfortable unit and terrible sound quality - maybe for those with smaller ear lobes

i purchased this as a much cheaper replacement for my platronics voyager 520 (my husband took my plantronics one) and boy, what a mistake!  the reviews on amazon were generally positive so i went ahead and bought this unit.  First of all, the plastic ear lobe piece is super painful to wear.  it is made of hard plastic that i could hardly get it around my ear lobes and it does not stay.  it was constantly falling off and my ear lobes would be super red if i could finally get it to stay put. i don't have abnormally large lobes, but i think this unit would fit those with smaller lobes better.  the sound quality was also terrible, it was windy sounding, nothing like my plantronics.  I normally NEVER return anything to amazon, and was debating whether to return the samsung since it was dirt cheap, but i forced myself to since the quality was so terrible.  I promptly repurchased the plantronics voyager 520, which is more expensive, but WELL WORTH it!  the plantronics is super comfy and the sound quality is superb.  i wouldn't recommend this particular samsung unit at all.


Flawless

Used this on my over two thousand mile motorcycle trip and it worked flawlessly. Only time I had an issue was my fault when I forgot it on my motorcycle and went on a hike. I was out of Bluetooth range and it stopped tracking. No big deal I just turned it on/off and everything was fine. My family loved it as they were able to track my entire route thru the hills of WV,TN,NC,SC and OH. Never did it lose it's signal. I am completely happy with it.


Loved it at first...

My earpiece stopped working in just a months time.  I emailed their customer service and was given the manufacturers phone number.  I left message after message and never got a call back.  It was really a problem because I was about to leave on a trip and needed them.  Before they broke the product was great.  This seller would only provide me with a phone number and gave no other help.I still don't have this problem resolved.  I would NEVER buy from this seller again.


An Okay $49 Smartphone - Locked To MetroPCS

The Galaxy Exhibit is just $49 on the MetroPcs website and at neighborhood MetroPCS stores. It is a very basic smartphone for phone calls and texting that runs on the MetroPcs/T-Mobile's nationwide network.  IT IS LOCKED TO METROPCS until you complete 90 days of paid service.The Exhibit sells for $49 on the MetroPcs website with free two day shipping and a full 12 month Samsung warranty.  Some Amazons vendors are selling USED Exhibits for more than $49 which do NOT have a Samsung warranty.WARNING:  If a third party vendor on Amazon.com (such as "PhonesAreUs") claims to be selling an UNLOCKED Exhibit, they may be selling a used phone or a stolen phone that can NOT be activated in the USA and which has the wrong 3G channels to work outside of the USA.  Buy ONLY from the MetroPcs webstore or from the "Official" Amazon.com phone store to get a NEW Exhibit that comes with the 12 month Samsung warranty.Weak Points: A tiny internal memory that limits you to installing just a few small apps. A weak battery. A poor camera. A small screen.Strong Point:  The Exhibit does a good job with phones calls and texting. If that is all you need a phone for, the Exhibit will do a good job.Keep at least 200 mb of open internal memory or the Exhibit will freeze up and stop working.You will need to add an SD memory card to have room for your photos, videos and music. Delete or disable apps you don't use to create room for your favorite apps.


Sleek, sexy little headset doesn't sacrifice form or function

The search for the perfect Bluetooth headset is never-ending, it seems.  In the last 3 years, I've gone through more brands and models than I care to think about.  Now I've tried the Plantronics Discovery 925, and tell you with no hesitation that it is in the top two of those I have used.The Plantronics Discovery 925 is more an earpiece than a headset, with an earbud that fits inside the ear with surprising comfort, rather than an earloop that hangs over the ear.  This means that it is much more comfortable to wear with eyeglasses and/or sunglasses.  Indeed it is so comfortable that I sometimes forget I am wearing it.Pairing the device is a snap, and while my old Jabra headset frequently lost its pairing (weekly at least), the Plantronics Discovery 925 has not yet.The sound quality is tremendous.  Audio is crystal clear from both my side and on the caller's side, if my friends and family are to be believed.  LOLPlantronics touts this headset as having great noise reduction technology, and I will say that it is better in the noise reduction arena than all but one of the headsets I've tried in the past.  The only headset I have personally tried that surpasses the Plantronics Discovery 925 in noise reduction is the Jawbone headset.What I really love about the Discovery 925 is the charging options.  This headset comes with both an AC charger cable and a USB charger cable.  Not only that, it comes with a compact charging case.  You can charge the headset either in the case or directly, using the same cables for each.  The beauty of the case is that it charges alongside the headset when you have it plugged in to electrical power.  Then when your headset's battery dies, you simply put the headset in the case to recharge on the go - WITHOUT connecting either the case or the headset to electrical current.  I've purposely let the headset's charge completely drain and charged it with the case, and found it worked admirably.  And to top it all off, the Plantronics Discovery 925 charges fully in just a couple of hours, whether via electrical current or the portable charge case.Now here is where I prove what a woman I can be.  The last quality I want to point out is purely cosmetic - its appearance.  This is by far the most attractive headset I've ever seen.  It's design almost looks like a cufflink or tie clip.  It is sleek, innocuous, and comes in three different colors:  black, gold, and pink.  Personally, I like the more unobtrusive black model myself, but for those who want a little bit livelier hue, the other options work too.  Yeah, I know, the appearance is a pretty frivolous virtue, but as often as we wear these things nowadays, it is nice to find a Bluetooth headset that doesn't have to trade form for function.For the best in noise reduction, Jawbone's Bluetooth headset is the overall winner, but Plantronics Discovery 925 runs a very close second in this category.  In all other categories, I would choose Plantronics as the number one headset.Phone used with:HP iPaq 6945 Unlocked Cell Phone with Wi-fi, GPS, MP3/Video Player, SD--U.S. Version with Warranty (Silver)Most recent Headsets I've used:Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset - BlackAliph Jawbone Noise Shield Bluetooth Headset- BlackJabra BT250v Bluetooth Headset with Vibrating Alert [Retail Packaged]Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth HeadsetMotorola H300 Bluetooth Headset


It has shipped WAY too early

The Storm has plenty of potential, but they obviously wanted to get this out the door as soon as they possibly could. Way too many bugs. Typing is a killer as it is always turning the keyboard off seemingly at random. I keep think I'm hitting some secret button to tell the keyboard to go away, but even when I slow my typing way down and carefully check each keystroke, it will suddenly disappear.It has locked up on me a few times requiring battery removal to reboot. You need to hold the phone carefully to keep from accidently hitting a button on the touchscreen with your cheek that may either mute you or switch to speaker phone. Sometimes the speaker phone activates without me touching a thing and then I'll set the phone down on my desk and use it as a speaker phone when it will suddenly go back to handset mode without me even touching it!The camera always delays several seconds before snapping a picture. It's worthless for trying to take any shot where kids/pets/anyone without patience is involved.Yesterday starting out with a full charge the phone was barely discharged by bedtime. Today is a virtually identical day, same usage, same office, etc and by noon the battery is 2/3 drained. Why? I have no idea.The browser is VERY slow, even on a 3G network. Also, several web sites won't work including Netsuite.Finally, hitting the right menu item is very difficult. Even when you are careful to make sure the thing you want is highlighted, the key press will often take you to an adjacent item.The good: Visual voice mail. Very nice.I really wanted this thing to work, but it looks like I'll be taking it back. I may hold out for most of my 30 day return period in the hopes of some magical software update, but I won't be holding my breath.


Don't waste your money

The Pantech Crossover device was suppose to replace my Motorola Flipside. The Crossover's touch screen does not work properly occasionally. The device shut off when I was trying to type a text message. This phone's value does not match up with the Motorola Flipside. The company Asurant was just trying to save money by sending me this refurbished phone. I am under a contract phone and I would not recommend this phone to anyone. Even look up the device price on google and the price is cheaper then the Motorola Flipside. What a bunch of scam artists.


Wrong protector covers for this model shown

Your protective covers shown in the picture are for the HTC Hero CDMA model which I ordered. However the screen protective covers that I received were for the HTC Hero CSM model. The difference is the CDMA model is more rounded at the top and squared off at the bottom (as shown in the picture) and the GSM model is squared off at the top and bottom. I'd appreciate it if you would ship the same product shown as the picture or maybe you need to specify for which model HTC Hero, the CDMA or the GSM as they are different shapes.


Great value, but slippery sides (I added E-grips)

My feelings about the case echo the repeated praise regarding the value of this case. For those that want moderate protection falls (not water), this is a steal at $10.My comment is to highlight that as others have reported, the smooth plastic slides can sometimes be a bit slippery.To the manufacturer - I recommend having some of the rubber poke through on the sides like you did the back holes.To purchasers - I had an old pack of black E-Grips strips. I put one on each side and voila, no more slippery sides!


It's Impossible Not to Like

This purchase comes with 3 screen guards, a small wipe cloth, and a little plastic square that you use to push the air bubbles out as you apply the screen guard. The screen guard itself is protected by 2 thinner plastic sheets, called masks, which are on each side of the guard. You peel off one of the masks and apply the screen guard to your phone using the plastic square. Once you have the screen guard on, you peel off the other mask. This second mask prevents fingerprints/scratches getting on the screen guard as you try to apply it to your phone. The screen guard does not affect the touch screen at all.  It's easy to put it, it works, and it's inexpensive. What's not to like?Some reviewers mentioned sticky residue.  They are probably referring to the residue left by the instruction stickers that are on the 2 masks. The stickers say "Please peel this mask before application" and "Please peel this mask after application," These instructions were referring to the masks, not the stickers themselves. I'm assuming these reviewers probably didn't know these masks are  supposed to come off and just tried to peel the stickers off and then proceeded to put the screen guard on with the 2 masks still on it. The screen guard itself is not sticky at all so it would not make sense for it to leave any residue.


Useful but could also use improvement

The CellStik performs its basic function well: It can back up the contact names, phone numbers, email addresses, and other personal information from your cell phone and transfer them to your computer. Unfortunately, at least on my LG VX4600 phone, that's all it seemed to back up. When I used Spark's PC application to view the data on the CellStik, it did not include specific ring tones for each contact, chosen user images or icons, or the categories I assigned them. As a result, if I had to restore my cell phone's information from the CellStik, I'd have a lot of cleaning up to do afterward. I was hoping for better.


They stolen me!!!  Was a ROBBED

I bought this "New  Unlocked cellphone" And It doesn't work!!!. It's Not a Unlocked Cellphone!! It's not New Cellphone!!  The cellphone comes with the back cover part broken. Now I have to buy it another original by samsung. I don't recommed this seller! They are thieves!!!


Good, but not great

Has a great look and feel.  I like the matte finish, and soft texture.  The walls that go up the side of the device need to be a little higher. Though the device has never slipped out of the case, because it sits high, it feels like it could at any time.  It doesn't snap in as well as other ultra slim case (I like the Acase), but it definitely does fit snug, and don't see this as being an issue.  If it is, I will post.  Overall a good case, but could be better.  Though I don't use screen protectors, it is still nice that it came with the unit.  Not sure how it is, since I don't use them, but is a nice bonus to include with the product.