Mostly satisfied

Of all of the reasonably priced headsets tried, this was the one I have found to be most satisfactory. Some callers indicate the voice from my end sounds strange, but that may be just a matter of getting used to, as to me distortion is minimal or negligible when I test the system by leaving a message for myself, and most callers do not even take notice during use.  It is the most satisfactory unit in terms of clarity in the earpiece, and the interchangeable rubber tips optimize fit and aural need for any user's ear. With my PPC 6601, the unit has been for the most part trouble free and a breeze to use.The mute function is one of my favorite and this is the first unit to provide consistent mute function access using the m/f toggle button.  Doing so never endangers hanging up on a call (very intelligent engineering on that point!) because that's a completely different button and location which by the way is easy  to operate confidently, even in a swaying, moving vehicle.The only known glitchs:-When I had to reset my PPC the unit must now pair using the passkey every time I turn it on, even though I have tried deleting the unit and re-pairing from scratch.-If I hip my PPC on my left and have the earpiece in my right ear signal stability is marginal--for clear-sight, mfr's stated usable distances have been accurate.I wish the boom was adjustable as it sticks out somewhat unimpressively from the side of my face (I'd actually prefer a longer boom that reaches down closer to the mouth, that would also I think improve the quality for callers).All in all this is the best unit for the money that I have come across.  Several colleagues have asked me for referrals and are equally pleased.


Had To Return It

Fully charged, paired, etc. it would work if I held it next to the phone instead of wearing it on my ear. Why am I not able to give 0 stars?


Horrible

I got these and they were full of dust in the on the screen protector and ruined the first screen protector then the second one was to big and the edges were not aligning. this is a horrible screen protector stay away from it


Professionally Installed: Amazing for the price, but flawed.

When it comes to "higher quality screen protection", consumers are often confused. Application for these kits are far more complicated than the typical 3 for $5 packs, and they typically allow far fewer errors. I have experience with Invisible Shield, Skinomi, and various other discount protectors for all sorts of electronics. I was in the market for a back cover shield and I decided to take the cheaper route.Application:If you aren't familiar with elastic/scratch resistant screen protection, it generally requires a wet application. This means that both your fingers and the adhesive must be damp in order to prevent finger prints and allow you to adjust the position of the skin after laying it on the phone.Don't be fooled by the extra steps, it is no different than your standard $1 protector. Infact, it is even easier because the wet application allows you to slide the plastic into a perfect position before it dries minutes later. Other protectors are one shot deals; you either have the perfect position from top to bottom on a whim or you throw it away.After application, you must allow the solution to dry. The phone will be usable after 5 to 10 minutes however the water used will take up to a day to fully clear. It's worth it.A liquid solution is not provided, however water is more than acceptable. I had no issues applying the cover, but I used several tools to make the application as perfect as possible for this review:- A dish of water for my finger tips (to prevent the shield from sticking to my fingers)- A spray bottle w/ Skinomi solution (just water and some soap)- An air duster (Can of Air, Duster Can, etc.)- 2x lens cleaning cloths (To rest the phone on and wipe clean later)- A hard plastic "scraper" (Used to get rid of air bubbles and excess solution)The end result was a perfect application with absolutely no dust, no air pockets, and no misaligned edges. It's easy so long as you have 10 minutes.Quality:The product was shipped in a normal envelope with a plastic sleeved, hard cardboard insert. The sleeve contained the two protectors and the cardboard insert was more than enough to prevent creasing of the protectors. It is similar to most cheaper products in the market today,I'm not sure as to the material of this protector, but it is very similar to TPU. TPU is a high grade plastic that is semi-elastic and rubbery. It prevents scratches because it is soft and has a slight amount of give. This means that scratches end up as tiny dents that usually puff out within minutes; no permanent damage.Xtreme Guard is a bit different from their more expensive competitors in that it is a bit thinner. While I found this to be an issue in theory, the skin still does it's job protecting against small key swipes and rustling coins. The thinness actually prevents the protector from peeling also since it has less thickness on the sides.What is unacceptable however is the quality of the cut outs. Each cut-out (such as the back camera hole) is very difficult to remove and can result in pulling and stretching the cut out until it finally gives way. This could lead to warping the whole skin! My back camera hole has one frayed little edge that doesn't sit flush with the back panel. This could lead to dust, air, and then peeling of the whole cover with normal use. I cannot say that each protector will be as difficult as mine to separate, but I do believe their system of cutting these skins needs a sharper blade.The Xtreme Guard is also not "sticky" like Invisible Shield. It won't pick up pocket lint and it certainly doesn't adhere to your pocket much like Invisible shield. It is more similar to Skinomi's Techskin in this regard. While it DOES have some grip to it, it may not have enough if you want a sure fire solution to drop prevention. This is up to you.Toughness:Due to the thinness of these protectors, stretching does become more of a problem. It is easy to incorrectly and unnecessarily try to stretch these skins into position. I have to say you need to be extremely gentle with these.Scratch resistance-wise, I simply used my nail to dig, swipe, and slash the back cover. I did no permanent damage and the protector simply filled out within minutes like new. Some users may feel a soft protector does less, however it is the give that prevents scratches and hard shields simply lose clarity as they are scratched.Clarity:This is the major and absolute biggest problem with this product. Clarity is its weakest point. I imagine that with the thinner protector also comes a cheaper adhesive. It has been more than 24 hours after my application and in the light I can still see a good amount of specks. These specks are not reminiscent of dust, but of poor adhesive that doesn't fully settle into place. Instead the glue peaks (much like what it would look like if you unattached, and reattached some clear tape). While this is fine for the back, it most certainly takes away from the screen.Each little speckle is going to translate to a missing some pixels and a dusty display. I do understand that a protector of this quality might simply take a longer time to settle, so I shall update this review in the coming days, but for now it is slightly annoying to look at.The protector is in no way finger oil repellant, so it does still need to be wiped off. I find that the more expensive brands do a better job of being finger print proof, but it is much better than a hard plastic cover or the base glass.I have no idea about the resistance to yellowing for this screen protector, but if you are worried about yellowing then you should most definitely stay away from Invisible Shield. I guarantee you will have a yellow screen within 2 weeks. I will update this as time goes on.There are some things that are COMPLETELY UNTRUE about this protector though:- Lots of Air Bubbles: This is your own fault, and not the fault of any protector. Infact, a wet application protector is more likely to prevent air bubbles than a cheap hard plastic one. There is no difference between the application of this cheap product and their more expensive competitors.- Murky or Misty: Regrettably, any protector that requires a wet application will suffer from a few hours of misty vision. This is because you are waiting for the water to dry while not leaving any visible air pockets. It takes time to dry, but it's quite worth it to have a flawless application. There ARE problems with the clarity of this protector, but calling it murky or misty is a huge overstatement that is simply due to impatience or ignorance (read the directions).- Difficult to Apply: There are many more steps to take to apply this protector because it requires water to apply, but, it is much easier than hoping you have laid your dry protector down perfectly from top to bottom. You will miss with the dry application, but with a wet one you can simply slap it on and slide it around until you get the perfect position. The adhesive doesn't run and it leaves no residue.If you want a cheap alternative to Invisible Shield or Techskin this is a great offer. Each of the more expensive brands have clarity problems as well (read my Skinomi review) however those may or may not be more annoying than speckling. If you can just assume the speckles are dust that come with normal use that's fine -- but if you want a super clean looking window I'd say go more expensive.


Fun and affordable cover!

Great for the price.  Holds my phone well even with drops and bumps.  Cards fit great, you can only fit three or so, but that is to be expected.  Magnet holds well and the color is great.


Fatal Flaw!  Great Phone UNTIL YOU DROP IT!!

Excellent performance, beautiful screen.  Until you drop it.  I dropped it ONCE from 2 feet after about 2 months.  Shattered screen.  The "feature" of having the glass go all the way to the edge means that if you drop it and it lands on any portion of the edge, it will shatter.  It's $220 to fix, and two calls to HTC landed two separate representatives encouraging me to go elsewhere to get it fixed to save money and time!  Their time to turn around the phone is TEN DAYS!  There must be a huge demand, which means there must be a lot of people shelling out $220 to fix them.  The other problem with the design is since it's such a large phone I can't imagine putting a protective case around it and being able to fit it in my pocket (front or shirt - and my pants/shirts are larger than most as I'm 6' 2").  Time for another phone.


Randomly shuts off- on 4th phone!

I was so excited when the env touch was finally available on June 5th.  I have an env2 and knew this phone would be a perfect first phone for my daughter who desperately wanted a touch screen phone.  I even watched two you tube reviews of the phone 2 days prior to its official release. I completely forgot all logic and the temptation to get it on the first day out obvioulsy clouded my judgement and I went ahead and obtained the phone for my daughter.  10 hours and 4 phones later they are all duds and keep randomly shutting down.  For what it is worth, during the 5 minutes it worked, she loved it and so did I. We are hoping it is a problem LG will fix or maybe the whole batch at this store was defective and new phones will be ok.  She was really disappointed since it is her first cell phone and she has waited patiently for one.


Cell Phone Batteries

They claim to sell "New" cell phone batteries. They may not have been used, but they don't work either! They don't hold a charge. I was sent two different batteries and neither of them worked well. Very dissapointed with them and their product.


USB Charger TechEval

Any time I purchase an item this inexpensive, I'm always apprehensive about connecting it to a considerably more expensive device and risk damaging the connected device.Therefore I decided to evaluate this charger with a dummy-load.  I measured the charging current draw of my old Sansa MP3 player, which was nominally 180ma.  For USB, the charger should maintain nominal output voltage of 5VDC, under various loads.  Here are the results of the evaluation.Open-circuit (no load) output voltage: 5.15VDCOutput voltage with 10 ohm (10 watt) resistor: 4.83VDC (ripple less then 200mv, sawtooth waveform, 30KHz, nominal current draw 480ma).I burned-in the device under continuous load for 24 hours; the re-measured output voltage showed no substantial change. Also, after the burn-in period, the 2.4 watt load draw did not result in a significant temperature rise felt in the charger itself.Disclaimer: These results are for the single unit I evaluated, I make no claims that all, or any other chargers of this type will produce the same results.  It's clear that I did not stress to unit to it's maximum stated capacity of 1000ma.  Users should not assume that their USB devices will not exceed the current draw rating of the device, particularly when charging more then one device.  I have done this evaluation for my own purposes; I have no connection with any of the sellers, or the manufacturer of this device.UPDATE: I used the charger to successfully recharge the Sansa MP3 player without issue. Of course, at this point I can not speak to reliability over time, as I just started using the device. As a side point, the power pins of the unit I have appear to be very firmly attached; again this is the only unit I have at this point (three more on order), so I can not speak to quality-control as regards this USB charge in general. Reminder, care should be taken not to exceed the current ratings of the device, as this could result in over-heating the charger, which could in turn result in loosening of the power pins.


Great Item for the Price

This item comes with a lot of stuff for getting you going - It comes with a headset, extra ear rubber (for comfort), an extra ear piece (for placement), a belt case for a phone, a car charger and a wall charger.Pros:SmallSeemingly durable (Can keep in pocket without worries)Comes with extra accessoriesFantastic Value for the priceDecent range (I can leave it on my desk and navigate my dorm room and some of the hallway with a connection)Cons:Can get really uncomfortable after a whileCan be really quiet sometimesPeople can't always hear what I sayOverall, I would definitely recommend this product, easily because of how much you get for the price, and also because it is a very convenient thing to have.


Not worth the price

I returned it; found a better one. Did not like it; flimsy. Price to high for this product.  Would not recommend it to my friends.


Pretty good phone, but it's not really a SmartPhone

This phone is great for me since I don't call that much and mostly text. Sending a text costs .30 minutes and reading a text takes another .30 minutes. Very rarely it will say a text failed to send and you will have to send it again wasting .60 minutes. Sending up to 5 pictures costs 1.00 minutes and receiving a picture(s) costs 1.30 minutes. Since this phone is Triple Minutes the minutes you buy are multiplied by 3. I use the 120 minutes card that costs $30 then it ends up being 360 minutes, and using a promo code gets me to 420 minutes. The internet browser is really slow, but you can use it for basic things. I haven't really used the browser since I use my computer and don't need to be connected to the internet when I go out. Calling is average, but I just use it to talk for up to 2 minutes and it sometimes makes strange noises. It's kind of like a smartphone, but I wouldn't say it is. The touch screen isn't the same as on other touch screens, so you have to push your finger harder. The games on this phone also are pretty bad, but it has a calculator with Sin, Tan, and Cos which I find very helpful in my math class. Every card you buy comes with 90 service days which is great and you can buy more minutes to add more days. Your old minutes won't expire as long as you have service days it's really good if you like to conserve your minutes. This phone is perfect for me, but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone since it does have it's fair share of flaws. If you can look around that, then this is a great phone that saves a ton of money.


11200mAh solar laptop charger

was skeptical at first with this product purchased on ebay and thought why not have a gamble if it helps to go green what the harm i am quite impresed for a little unit it has a punch charges items verry well blackberry myfi any usb device i can think of on the 5-19v out put the second output reserved for laptops however i was verry uncertain the device provides 19v at 2amps my laptop is 19v at 4.74 amps but amazingly not only did it recharge my laptop battery with the laptop swiched offit powered my acer aspire 6920g for 2 hours 4 miniutes and 8 seconds and then i had a full laptop battery to use so it completely doubled my usage time to between 4-5 hours and acer aspire 6920g are power greedy i was abit concern about the red limit light that activate when charging my laptop but i have come to the conclution that its a indication of low power the item does get hot when charging from the mains the charger looks a bit flimsy and over heats my advice disconnect as soon as charging complete and dont leave un attended to but all in all its will suprise you fantastic little product


beware

So this bundle seems to be replacing the "Accessory Bundle (7in1) for Motorola Droid X (MB810)" which was removed from Amazon along with the bad reviews. The main difference being that the gel skin is replacing the old bundle's holster which didn't fit the droid x.The big issue with both bundles is the car mount. The one pictured is identical to the one I got with the original bundle. It's not meant for the droid x. It's actually for the iPhone. You can see for yourself that the image for the car mount is identical to the one used in the iPhone bundle they sell:Accessory Bundle for Apple iPhone 3G / iPhone 3Gs - Custom Pack by MAGBAY. The holster pictured there is exactly the one I got, which explains why it didn't fit, which explains why they replaced it with the gel skin.So just so you are aware, the car mount pictured will not allow you to charge the phone or use the HDMI port because it doesn't expect those ports to be located on the side of the phone.The other items are fine. Can't knock this new bundle for the holster because they nixed it, and although the screen protector doesn't quite fit (a bit too small) it's doing the job so far. The chargers and ear buds are also fine. I gave it a 2 because I really needed that car mount and now I have to get another one. And also because it's overstock iPhone junk.


Not exactly what expected.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Tells who is calling when on driving mode, I was hoping the H6000 would interact the same.  I have several other headsets but wanted one that would tell me who's calling.  So I called Samsung and was told this one would perform the way I wanted.  Instead, the H6000 just speaks out the phone number.......who remembers phone numbers anymore with cell phones.  I must say that it is clear and does reduce background noise of the person you're calling.  Listening to music is also good with the headset.


LG Vu Battery

Perfect for what I needed.  My battery was almost completely dead in my LG Vu so I got this and works perfectly fine.  I don't plan on keeping my phone much longer, so this will definitely serve its purpose.  Price was very reasonable as well.


Great Phone

I've had this phone for almost a week now and I love it. Being a windows mobile phone makes it even better.The main reason I only give this phone 4 stars is because of 2 things.1)The headphone jack is on side instead of the top, so if you plan on using it to listen to music, you will want to get headphones with a 90 degree plug on them.2)The Touch pro interface is not very good.I found the whole widget setup to be fairly unimpressive and the 3d cube thing is an absolute joke (you can just push the buttons at the bottom instead of spending time trying to get the cube to spin to the side that you want).Normally the interface problem would have been a deal breaker, but you are in luck. I downloaded the SPB Mobile shell replacement and installed that and it's is incredible. Not only does it make the phone much more functional, but it also makes it look incredible, is easier to edit and add/remove shortcuts, and it reduces the amount of memory needed by quite a bit once you turn off the samsung widget plus interface (under Start>settings>Display settings>Items on Today).So far everyone at work has been impressed with the phone including a big time mac fan. A couple people have even said the are considering this phone over the Droid after seeing it.


Decent product with room for improvements

Pros:+ Works well+ Good quality+ 3 output ports is convenientCons:- Unable to be simultaneously charged while also charging attached devices- Shake to activate is a bit ackward- Not fond of sharp edges of the end facesOverall good product.  Good quality.  Personally prefer the conveniences of Astro E5 & E4 even though they have fewer output ports (2)


Good phone, minor flaws. Mediocre email

This phone is good for the price, but if you really want a good mobile email solution, get a Sidekick II.Positive:The A630 has good sound quality, and absolutely fantastic sound quality if you use a bluetooth headset. T-Zones service is an inexpensive way to gain access to your POP3 email accounts. It has a keyboard. You can download pictures to and from your computer using a bluetooth connection (I did this using my Mac).Negative:The built-in email software is very poorly designed. It is sloooo[...] It requires way too many key clicks to accomplish common tasks. The most common email commands are buried in the menus, the least common commands occupy the prime spots. Someone didn't think about this enough. It takes me 7 clicks to delete a message -- that's too much. They don't take advantage of the keyboard enough: The keyboard has a Delete key, but you can't use it to delete a message. That's a waste. Likewise, you have to scroll through your emails one...line...at...a...time. Why not use the space bar as a quick scroller, like in Outlook? To issue a command, you have to use the menu and arrow keys. They should have assigned letter or number keys to each menu command so you can navigate more quickly with single keypresses. (My old Sony-Ericsson phone had this feature)The case is pretty, but because it's perfectly symmetrical, you can't tell which end is up by feel alone. The keyboard is so slick that you can't dial by feel either -- you need to look. These are safety issues. (but if you have a headset, you can dial by voice)So far, the battery doesn't last more than a day with below-average use.The A630 is best for people who want bluetooth, and who primarily talk or text, and who use POP3 occasionally, or not at all.


Fits Perfectly

I've bought a few different armbands for my HTC EVO 4g LTE. Most require a good amount of stretching to get the phone to fit or the phone just sticks out of the top a bit making them more of a pouch than a case. Not this product. the phone fits perfectly inside with just enough stretching required to let you know that it is securely in place. It's fairly comfortable on a bare arm. There is a little scratching but nothing more than any other armband I have worn. I have not had any issues with sweat getting through but I haven't ran for much more than a half and hour straight. The strap is large enough to fit around my thigh and the phone is easy to operate through the protective screen.


Good headset for the price

(...)This is the first headset I've owned. It paired easily with my T-Mobile Sony-Ericsson T610 phone. Voice dialing works as it should.It doesn't stay on my ear very well, but this is probably me getting used to having a headset. It feels somewhat flimsy, but it is not heavy so that's probably a fair tradeoff.It only has two buttons which perform all functions. There is a delay between when the button is pressed and the phone responds. This could be my phone.It would be nice to have a caller-id display, but this headset does not have that.(...). I would have been disappointed if I spent more than $20 for it.


Terrible

I nicely ask them if i can get the product before xxx date and without asking me they canceled my order.What a terrible customer relationship.


Great case

I can confirm that this case works perfectly with the Verizon iPhone 4S.Great case! Doesn't attract dirt or lint, durable...I'm very happy.


Love it

Came very fast in the mail. The cord is long enough for my car and it is sturdy. It lights up so I know it is on.


Too Large for Note II

The product is suggested for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, however it is just to large unless you are using an otterbox or some other rugged case as well. I was able to fit my phone and my friend's phone (both were note 2s) in this case and it still seemed way to loose. i honestly feel like it was designed for a small tablet rather than a large phone.


Love it!

This phone has it all and I even dropped it a bunch of times and it still works great: it has a flash, a memory card and it takes great pictures, it's durable and very easy to use. The only thing I hate about it is its bulky and heavy compared to other phones, but I still think that its worth it.


PDA but no Communications

Slow Inet Acess. Can read emails, but no way to respond. Simply a contact DBase. Inet is slow. Buy a Treo. Sprint sucks w/ this technology. Tried so many times to make this work. If you have nothing to do, give another try......As always you might get moisture damage...


Great way to declutter your counter and always have your charger cables in one place!

I hated having to have several units sitting around to charge our electronic items.  With this new electronic age it seems that everything comes with a charger and every cable is just a bit different.  Although you will discover that many items are compatible with other charges.So, in looking at all my charge cables I realized that I could use a four port charger and thus have a charging center in the home where we could place items.  This iXcc Quad charger is fantastic.You can plug 4 USB charge cords into it and then have up to four electronic items charging at once.  It appears to provide enough power to allow all four items to charge in their normal time periods and receive full charges.  I also means that I know where the one place in the house is that has all my charger items.  Now my wife and I don't ask each other, what did you do with the charger for the phone, or the tablet, or the E-book reader or the Blue-tooth keyboard or the UE Boom speakers cord (you get the drift).Now they are all in one place and getting fully charged up quickly, easily and with no hassle of trying to find the right cable.Enjoy!


NO LONGER UNLIMITED DATA

As of 03.01.2013, data is capped at 1.5GB per month (or 30 day prepaid cycle). Once 1.5GB is reached, data is DISABLED, not speed reduced, until the next month (or 30 day prepaid cycle). So, if you reach 1.5GB 20 days in, you have to wait 10 days to get data services again. Currently there is no option to buy additional data.Overall, still a great alternative to off contract AT&T; users who are looking to jump ship, aren't heavy data users, and who don't/can't get descent T-Mobile service (like me). Additionally, phones coming off AT&T; don't have to be unlocked.FWIW, Straight Talk is now officially a T-Mobile based service (previously AT&T; activated Straight Talk subscribers are not affected, except by a similar data cap as mentioned above for NET10). ATM, Straight Talk only offers reduced data speed service, after your prepaid subscription specific monthly amount of full speed data service is reached, for current and new T-Mobile Straight Talk subscribers.


Wanted to Like It, Couldn't

First off, the good: the Military shield is durable, snug and it works. No complaints there. It will protect your screen and leave it scratch free.The bad: it is foggy, reduces visibility to the screen and washes out colors.I give it three stars. It works at defending your screen from scratches, but for color accuracy and clarity it takes definite hits and I just could not use it. Part of the majesty of owning Lumia 1020 is the camera, and when you can not adequately judge the photo quality due to colors being washed out due to the foggy film of the protect it reduces usability of the product.It is a good product for protecting the device, but just not for me and my usage of my 1020.


A major bug,: Auto Focus doesn't work on close up shots!

I copied a comment from Nokia chat room. I researched because I'm having the same problem with my Nokia 1020. Very annoying and disappointed!"According to the specs, the Lumia 1020 should be able to auto-focus as close as 15 centimeters, not 15 inches. That said, I'm seeing the same problem as noted in this post. Typically, if my subject is between 15cm and 25cm away and I hold down the shutter half-way to focus, or touch the screen on a focus point, the focusing system temporarily focuses, but then immediately "pops back" out of focus.SOMETIMES I can focus up to 15cm, but it's not consistent and so I've been finding it difficult to get macro shots in general with the phone. I realize that the zoom in capability of the "pro" image minimizes this problem, but I just keep running into it. Now I know others are too. Either there is a batch of defective phones and we both got one, OR this is normal behavior for all of them."Edit (10/23/13): Well I've had this phone now for about 3 weeks and discovered that the battery starts to get really hot when I was speaking on it for over an hour and after hanging up it still continue to drain. Even when left without using it drained 80% of the battery to 10% in just 6 hours. It wasn't doing this before until last night. I charged it again and conducting more tests at this time on the battery issue. As far as camera close up shots, yes it doesn't work anything less than 6 inches, I didn't say as minimal as 1/6th. You wanted to know the truth and I'm telling you the truth. I didn't buy another 1020 from some of your responses. I exchanged it.


Pleased with some reservations

I had a problem getting started.  It took several attempts to get it working.  I didn't think that the instructions provided were helpful to me.  I had to just try different things.  I did get it running and dumped two 1800 Ft reels of reel to reel tape into the program.  I had to break it down into about seven files to be sure the files would fit on a CD.  The big problem that I see is not being able to break it down into individual songs.  I have to play the CD all at once from beginning to end.  It does a fine job at taking the music from the tape to a digital format and the CD sounds as good or better than the tape.


Very nice cover and stand for Galaxy Tab 3

Quite impressed with the contents and packaging of this item. I purchased one for my wife and another for my mother, whom both were satisfied with the quality and design. I like that a stylus and a screen protector were included. Nice to see other colors were available after the fact, but will consider this item in the future if I need more. :)B00F2A1TDU


Eh.. A nice phone until you have to talk on it.

Okay, so I started reading reviews AFTER I purchased this phone. Seeing all of the "horrible sound quality!" comments, I was pretty nervous. And I had a reason to be. The sound quality on this phone is awful! I don't think it has anything to do with Cingular or reception, as I've never had problems with cingular before. I just can't hear anything on this phone and what I do hear is muffled and distorted. My friends are tired of me saying, "What did you say?" over and over again and they can't even hear me half the time. Also, I've had several instances of the phone "freezing up" on me. I'll have to remove the battery to get it to start working again.It's a great looking little phone and the camera is pretty cool and fun to mess around with - but in the end, it is a phone. When you can't use a phone for it's main purpose, you have some problems. Samsung should have put a little more time and effort into the speaker instead of into all the little options that don't really matter much.


Overpriced

Astronomical price.  I recommend waiting until the price comes down.  Double the price of a Blackberry Curve from AT and T with many of the same features.


Best Slim Design on the Market for iPhone 4

I just received the S4 Breathe in black and I am very impressed. In fact, I was heading out of town for the next two days and it completely caught me off guard that it shipped across the country in only two days. Now I have a case for my trip!!! I reviewed on Youtube about 20 different slim designs and this one was by far the most impressive from an aesthetic view and a functional view. Functionally it covers all corners and wraps around the front glass so you can set it face down on smooth surfaces. Aesthetically it looks beautiful and feels amazing in your hand. it is very smooth yet grippy. It has some kind of matte finish that feels like silk in your hands, yet grips well, like a rubber when you apply any pressure. The perforation also aids in the grip.On second thought, ignore this review. Do not buy this case. I really don't want everyone else out there with the same case as me.As a final thought, I want to give Elago props for their packaging. Thank you for being environmentally conscious. Very minimalistic packaging, thank you!


Good to Excellent Case!

Besides the magnet is hold in place by a "Made in China" sticker and the hook seems flimsy, the case itself is the exact color I want and it's convenient.


Excellent mobile

Excellent mobile computer, it works perfectly with Movistar Venezuela. a great team 100% recommended, super fast, really fantastic, perfect size and design. ultimately the best.


OK but has a problem as a hi-power USB source

This works and it comes with the hardware to mount it somewhere so it won't slide around. As an extension and socket splitter it is OK.However they missed an essential trick on the USB power supply. If a device wants a smart USB powered device like an iPhone or iPod to see it as a high power source, and not as a data connection, it needs to short the data interface pins with a resistor not more than 200k ohms. That is in the USB spec. You can tell this hasn't been done because when you plug in an Android phone it asks if you want to mount as a media device or a hard drive.So if you are looking for a neat way to power and charge a modern smart device then this isn't it. For the 2c it would cost them for the resistors the manufacturers really should have done this. I may even try it myself since it looks like there is room to work in there and I have an electronics lab to play in.


Read some reviews. Be sure it is what you want.

I should have read more reviews before buying this.. and maybe looked at the pictures a bit closer.  While this is a functional, well made cover for the KRZR k1m phone, a couple of things bothered me... and I am not using it.  First off, the plastic cover over the keypad... well, it covers the fabulously tactile feel of the original keypad--with plastic. Typical. I want to feel the individual keys on the keypad, not a single piece of clear vinyl. I thought I could cut it off and the Body GLOVE would still work ok.  It does not work very well, the cover is not going to fall off without the keypad plastic, but when you open the phone, the cover moves around and the back tends to bow out and off the phone... the nature of the two connected pieces top to bottom.  The top portion is hard to slip on and hard to slip off... Putting it on, I bet someone already broke their phone if they were not careful.  I like the fact that it protects the outer glass piece, and covers the internal screen with a clear piece of plastic.  I might have kept this piece on... except that the cover is just thick enough to prevent the phone from snapping into the Verizon holster (where the glass cover is inside and faces the holster).  All in all, I guess you have to try it, but once you cut it up... you feel bad that you spent any money at all and that half the money you spent was for standard shipping.  Yeah, $6-8 for a case, $6 for shipping.  Weighed the envelope ... less than 2 ounces.  Hello--that is less than $2 in shipping. Anyway, you might like this cover, you might not.  Probably best asking your nearest cell phone outlet to "try on" some covers and then deciding which one you want to buy.


Fantastic fit and value.

I’ve dropped my iPhone a couple times and have managed to break the glass and have had to have it replaced.  This time with my new phone I figured I had to protect it but didn’t want to spend a lot of money.  This case is perfect.  It’s minimalistic and unobtrusive, but does a nice job protecting your phone from simple drops.  Totally the perfect case for the wife and I.


Lighter than the Picture

I agree with the other reviewers: The case is really nice. It's comfortable, durable, but I'm disappointed having paid so much more for it for the color because it doesn't look like the picture. It's a lot lighter which shows a lot of contrast between the black of the phone and the case. If you had a white phone, I think it would look really cool, but with a black phone it doesn't look as good as the picture shows.EDITED:In addition to what I explained in the comments section, after having tried the white phone with this case and posting the photos;  I'm noticing that the manufacturer's picture is not a true representation of what the face looks like on any of these cases. Keep in mind when buying any of them that the color of the phone will show as a border around the screen. IOW, the picture shows the color of the case going all the way to the screen. But it doesn't.In reality, the case shows a border of the phone color. So if you have a black one it looks like it's part of the screen. If you have a white one, when it's on, you see the color of the plastic case, then a white border, then a small black border, then the screen. It's too bad. The white would be a really pretty color with this teal color but, imo,  it just becomes too busy with that border on it.So, no matter what case you get, take that into consideration. With a black case and a black phone, it all looks like one piece. With any other color faceplate, you will see the phone color itself. So, I'd imagine with a white phone, you might consider the grey case with the white faceplate.  Long story short, if I had it to do over again, I'd pick my case first, then decide on which phone color I wanted.All of that said, these cases are awesome cases. They're really comfortable and durable, they just don't have the refinement down for the color scheme for people who notice the little things. My husband's black phone, black case looks awesome. As of yet, I haven't seen a white defender case for the 4s.


Please fully read before purchase

I purchased this when I first bought my S4 due to good results with my iPhone. I will separate this into pros and cons. There are several large flaws in this product that is not stated on the box! This was a new unit being used with a factory battery on a new phone. These observations are after 2 weeks of use. There are several important cons so please read my recommendations before purchasing.Pro's-Adds to the time you can go between charges-Has a nice rubberized feel-Doubles as a case-Ability to turn charging on and offCons-Blocks the use of NFC not stated on packaging-Blocks the use of S Beam also not on packaging-Consistently lost 2-5 db of signal strength despite their claims of no signal loss. This made the difference between dropping calls and having data coverage where signal was weak and having to remove it to make the call.-With the Juicebox installed the phone will not go into dock mode due to the lack of pins that the Samsung micro usb cable use on their docks-Without the Juicebox installed the charge rate with stock charger and usb cable is 1200maH with it installed and fully charged it only passed though 740mAh with it on or off!-You theoretically add 2200mAh but loose around 10+% due to the inefficiency of charging circuitry plus they also only recommend turning it on when the factory charge gets down to 20%. I don't want to have to watch my level all day. All that bulk only gets you 1980mAh battery at absolute best!-You cannot use headphones with a 90 end due to the case being too thick, they will not reach the connector-Adds considerable thickness and height to the phoneIn summary this feels and acts like a product made to work around any phone with a micro usb connector than one specifically for the Galaxy S4.A much better work around I have been using is the Hyperion 5200mAh battery and Seidio case for their extended battery. The charge rate is 1700mAh and the phone lasts for 3 days with average use! There is no blocking of the factory antennas for Samsungs NFC, S Beam or phone signal. My dropped calls and signal strength went back to stock, the headphones fit, dock mode works, the phone lost almost 1/2" in height due to the juice box design, A full charge takes only 2-3 hours vs overnight. I have yet to find a negative with this combination except I wish I saved the money and did it first. I hope you find this informative and save your money, I wish I did.


Just a stylus with hair

Styli were pretty hard to find on shelves during the holiday shopping season. While shopping online I came across the Nomad and decided to give it a fling, especially since there were so many negative reviews pertaining to common rubber-tipped versions. Well, it's basically just a very pricey stylus with fur. It's well-constructed, but comes without any means of protection. No clip, no case. It feels nice in the hand, especially if you hold it properly while using it with graphic programs. That means up closer to the "eraser" end, rather than down by the point, as you would hold a pen or pencil. This allows for a nice sweep of the hand for stroking. The short end requires you hold it with the chiseled face flat against the screen. No cheating with attempts to use the sharp point of the bevel. And the mark is exactly the same as you get with the long brush end. Bottom line though, with a capacitive touch screen it's simply a matter of on/off. It doesn't matter if you are using a toothpick or a telephone pole, Thickness and thinness is a function of the software, not the pressure or shape of brush tip. In that sense the "brush tip" is just another finger. Pressing it onto the screen doesn't alter the stroke width. Advantage? Assuming I can avoid damaging it during storage or transport, If it lasts as long or longer than two of the more common rubber tipped models I'll at least break even. A pricey experiment without a significant reason-for-being.


Great case & color

I absolutely love my case! For $16 something and free shipping with Prime, I would purchase this product again. The color is more of a minty green, very vibrant and fresh. It's really unique and perfect for spring and summer. I felt that this case serves for great protection for everyday use and it looks great at the same time.  I've had it for about one week. There are a few minor scratches on the outer hard shell, but that doesn't bother me bc you can't really notice them unless you hold it under a light. The case does its job and the price was right. I'm not planning on throwing my phone off a building like in the Otterbox videos so I could care less about having a case that looks like a bulky toy phone. The Speck case is sleek and fits my iPhone 4s perfectly without interfering or rubbing on the edges of my screen protector. Its hard on the outer shell with a soft rubber on the inside to absorb any shock. In regards to having difficulty taking the case off, there are instructions that come with case. It wasn't as difficult as I thought. I would recommend this case for people at want both looks and everyday protection.


Easy - Convenient - Inexpensive

This phone does everything I need a phone to do and a few extras.The nice extras:1. FM radio2. MP3 player3. Bluetooth4. 2 SIM card slots5. micro-USB charge/dataThe speakers are pretty loud. I listened to the radio on the beach and it was great.There is one strange con to this phone is that they did tried to save space by not putting in any headphone jack. I knew this was the case when I ordered it but didn't realize that it would be this hard to get around it. The music options are:1. Bluetooth headphones - so far not impressed with either sound or price. I got a pair of LG stereo headset for $60. Good for calls, music is terrible.UPDATE: the awful MP3 sound is not because of the headset but due to an old Bluetooth stack on the Phone. I experienced same sound on an old (6 yo) laptop but not on last year's Samusung Galaxy, that one sounded great.2. micro-USB to 3.5 adapter - proprietary so no guarantee that it will work. I am waiting on a Motorolla adapter in the mail. If it works, I'll update the review.UPDATE: this did not work3. micro-USB to a USB adapter to a USB gaming set. Have not explored this option but it could potentially work.Overall a nice phone for folks who don't want the data plan. Worked with A&TT; SIM card without problems.


Looks Great & Works Great

Very good product to protect my new iPhons 5s.  I think it will do the job.  The instructions could have been a little better but I did install my phone after two attempts!  Maybe it was just me.


This plastic cover does not fit the Nokia 6131.

I bought two of these covers made by MyBate for two Nokia 6131s from DLN.  The front cover does not fit the phone because it is not quite the right size.  Unfortunately, "not quite the right size" means that the covers are totally useless.  The cover will not stay on the phone.After emailing with DLN, they promised to remove this product from their Amazon offerings.Now a new merchant, PC Micro Store aka PCMICROSTORE, is offering this same flawed product.  Do not buy it, you will be sorry.


Awesome improvement over anything else available, but . . .

I love my iPhone 5 just as it is, and I'd love to be able to use it without a case.  Gorgeous thin body, and a responsive, vibrant & gorgeously detailed screen that just feels good to your fingers.  :)But alas my particular part of the real world also frequently includes water and small children.  I wouldn't have it any other way, but such real world factors raise serious questions as to whether an unprotected phone would survive its 2-year contract intact.  :(So . . .  a case that is water, dust and shock proof seems a very good idea.  Until now, that meant a clunky case that would turn my beautiful, slim and sleek phone into a clumsy, almost unusable clodhopper of a device.With that background, this new case is a huge jump forward.  It's FREAKING BRILLIANT that the folks at Lifeproof figured out that you don't need to cover up the *gorgeous and responsive* touchscreen with a goofy plastic or silicone cover in order to waterproof the case.  Some of the best ideas are the simplest ones, and hey you know what???  Te gorilla glass that now covers most phones is not only pretty darn durable, but it's inherently waterproof.  Assuming you take reasonable care of your phone, it's the one part that doesn't really need a lot of extra protection.  (Knock on wood, I've never had a problem with a phone screen scratching or breaking).  So it's *wonderful* that this case allows you to see and use your touchscreen as god and Steve Jobs intended.  (Yes, some really heavy users probably want ultimate protection including a screen cover, but they can either put on the adhesive screen cover that comes with this case, or buy the other Lifeproof case.  For me it's definitely worth the relatively small vulnerability to the screen to leave it uncovered.)As for the rest of the case, it's good, but obviously not designed by the likes of Jony Ivy (who is ultimately responsible for sweating the details of feel and design for Apple).  On the plus side, the case is reasonably simple and attractively clean in overall design, and not unduly thick for a highly impact resistant case.  The o-ring seal which is designed to keep the phone dry seems likely to do its job, and the way the headphone jack cover screws in but is also attached when unscrewed makes practical sense.  I also very much like the fact that this case is unlikely to get filled with dust, which was one of the things I really hated about lesser cases.  Most importantly, the case manages to impair the various functionalities of the device only very marginally - which is saying a lot when you consider the case is supposed to be water, dust and shock proof.On the other hand, if you care about aesthetics, the case is not nearly as good as it could be.  The plastic has a yucky feel (think hard automotive interior plastics from the 1980s) which is not particularly pleasant to hold or look at.  It even has nasty little bumps where the plastic was removed from the mold (especially for the headphone jack cover).  It's all reasnably functional, but it's way below the standard of most high quality consumer goods which place emphasis on having pleasant tactile qualities.  As for sound transmission, the case is functional, but the speaker has a nasty boomy quality at high volumes (e.g. speakerphone) when contained within the case, and some reviews have complained that the microphone seems muffled when you talk to others.  (So far, no one has complained to me that they have trouble hearing me when I make phone calls).  These are tolerable trade offs for the protection the case provides, but there is clearly room for improvement, especially re design and  aesthetics.Overall, I'd say there is definitely room for improvement on this case.  But if you're looking for water, dust and shock protection while retaining relatively unimpaired access to your phone (and especially its screen), this case is an awesome improvement over anything else out there yet, and the idea of leaving the screen uncovered is brilliant!


NOT as durable as advertised! Would NOT recommend!

I purchased the Zagg Invisible shield shortly after receiving an iPhone for christmas. Now, nearly a month after applying the shield, here are the problems i have had with it.1. Design: The way they designed the shield makes it hard to install and sets it up for failure. The corners never stuck correctly and the small pieces of the shield were a pain in the a*** to install.I can think of several ways to make it better, and I would definitely not choose the design that they chose.2. After just 3 WEEKS of having the invisible shield installed i noticed a scratch in it! I did NOT drop my phone or anything, I just pulled it out of my pocket to see a scratch in the screen. When this review was written I have a total of 3 SCRATCHES on my screen!3. You cannot put any type of case over the shield except a silicone one. I would not have a problem with that, but the shield, because of the aforementioned design, is irritating to hold and does not provide complete protection.Based on my experience, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND this product!The front cover may well be worth it for you, combined with a slim fit case, but the back cover is worthless.


Very quickly becoming a necessity!!!!

HI All,Well it would seem that a decision has been made in the Mobile World to standardize on Micro-USB ports for all mobile devices.  When and if it happens is yet to be seen.I recently acquired a Blackberry 8900 (BlackBerry Curve 8900 Javelin Unlocked Cell Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, GPS, Stereo Bluetooth, Media Player, MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Titanium)which has a micro-usb port on it.  The blackberry does come with the AC adapter and usb charging/syncing cable...but I wanted to use my older accessories without having to buy new ones.  These adapters allow exactly that.  They let you use regular USB to USB MINI cables/chargers, etc with a device that has a micro usb port.Simple and efficient.  The price cant be beat since a cable will cost a bit more then just this adapter alone.5/5


WORTHLESS

This phone is a piece of crap. It has a smooth running spftware but its the worst if ur a gamer or someone who used to own an android or ios. WINDOWS STORE BARELY HAS ANY APPS, WORTHLESS AND USELESS


does what it says

everyone needs one of these.  no more reading text while driving.  like the fact i can listen to my music, answer a call or listen to a text respond to that text and go back to my music without touching my phone.


so like yeah...

i got this phone for free. before i had an old beat up mototrola phone i had for 2 years. when it got stolen, cingular sent me there newest phone the slvr for free. i love cingular. oh and the phone, its actually pretty good. great features, nice look.


The best global Mi-Fi unit

I travel fairly frequently and when I'm not in the US, roaming fees can kill you! Hotels still don't always provide free Wi-Fi and the $10-20 a day is very offensive.So I purchased this unit and used the DC Unlocker software to unlock the modem from the Verizon network. Then when I get to my destination I buy a local micro-Sim (like the one for iPhone 4) and put it in this Mi-Fi. For example, in Spain, it was 2 euros per day for 500Mb per day. It works everywhere I have tried it on the local 3G network.My main criticism would be that you can only connect 5 devices. I have 2 iPhones, an iPad and a Mac which doesn't leave much left over for anyone else! 10 devices would be much better as we often run out of devices.With this I bought the Wilson 301103 antennaWilson Electronics 301103 Dual Band (800/1900 MHz) Magnet Mount Antenna with FME Female Connector and 10-Foot RG174 Coax Cableand the 359927 adapter WILSON ELECTRONICS 359927 RF ADAPTER FOR PC CARDS (WORKS WITH SIERRA WIRELESS AIR CARD 402; COMPASS 597, 597U, 885 & MERLIN (NOVATEL) U727, USB727) which I find boosts the signal in certain circumstances, especially when signal is bad indoors but better outdoors.


Not Bad, but Not for Silicone Case Users.

Pro's:--Easy to install onto Verizon Galaxy Nexus (SCH-I515) with standard battery and door; slips right on--Sides of case have very helpful ridged gripping areas--Inexpensive--Camera, power button, volume rocker, and headphone jack cutouts are sized just about perfectly (but not the USB cutout--see below)Con's:--Much of the case's external surface is somewhat slippery.  Aside from the ridged lines on the side, and the more textured material of the Android robot logo area, I found the case a little too slippery.--Although thin, the case "feels" like it adds a bit more bulk than I anticipated, and almost seems surprisingly heavy for what should appear to be a lightweight accessory.--Personal opinion: the large Android robot on the back of the case isn't particularly appropriate in a corporate environment.--Biggest downside for me (and the real dealbreaker): many USB cables--particularly those with thicker or bulkier connector ends--literally cannot seat fully into the USB port on the phone.  This case's cutout for the USB port is a bit too small for the majority of USB cables I've used on other devices for the past few years, such as an EVO 4G and various bluetooth headsets.Final Thoughts:I ultimately picked up an Incipio SA-204 Sylicrilic case at AmazonIncipio SA-204 Samsung Galaxy Nexus SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black/Blackand it's just about perfect: the inner, hard plastic shell provides a solid structure for the outer soft and extra-grippy silicone "skin."It's entirely possible the Cruzer Lite TPU case actually provides more protection than the Incipio SA-204 in the event the phone is dropped...  I don't know, and I'm not planning to find out!  Nonetheless, I am *much* more comfortable holding the Galaxy Nexus in the Incipio case as it feels a lot less likely to slip from my grip.


Great Bluetooth Device

This is my first iPhone and I noticed that everyone with one buys a rubber case.  The rubber case is $30.  I'm not paying for that when I can pay for a rubber shell with a keyboard.  This bluetooth device is perfect!  It takes a little while to get used to, but its second nature after a few days.  I strongly recommend this if you are used to keypads.  The only concern that I had and I'm okay with is you can't use the touchpad when sending text messages while the wireless bluetooth keypad is active.  However, if the device is idle, then you will be able to use the touchpad.  Either way, its okay with me to have that option.  Nonetheless, I would recommend this product to anyone.


Great Phone Terrible Price

Forcing the extra web access on people makes this phone way more expensive than just going out and buying it new.  Can't believe I angsted for three days about buying this phone only to find out at checkout that I can't afford it afterall.$40 x 6 months = $240 EXTRA + $80 for phone = $320 actual cost of phone


Great price works perfectly

This was my first stylus so I don't have anything to compare it against. have been using it with my iPad every day and So far I haven't had any issues with it. This had been a better alternative for me than using my fingers. It's been working flawlessly.


I love it!

im 13 years old and i have wanted this phone for 2 years! i finally saved up enough money for this phone, and i cant smile wide enough!!! its easy to handle, looks really cool, and is even cooler! i also like that it fits easily into my pocket. the only this that might be unapeiling is the qwerty keyboard. its a really cool keyboard, but the space bar is in the middle so it throws off my texting every once in a while. but if you have had a qwerty phone before it might not be a problem. over-all this phone is very cool and i think you would enjoy it! :)


Lenovo Yoga 10

Because I use my Lenovo Yoga 10 for reading books and PDF journal articles all the time in graduate school, I wanted a stylus that would give me more accuracy while highlighting and marking.  I purchased the extra long because I thought it would feel more like marking with a standard pencil which I am used to.  I started with a micro fiber tip stylus, which worked alright but not as good as I hoped.  The Friendly Swede customer service contacted me to find out how I felt about their product.  I replied that the stylus did not work as well as I hoped.  They ended up sending me different free samples (extra long micro-knit tip, extra long thin-tip, and extra long gaming regular tip) so we could determine which one would work best with my Lenovo.  I was really impresses with their desire to satisfy me.  After I received the samples, I tried them all and this is what I found: Although the Yoga's screen is capacitive, for some reason all three styli require a bit of pressure for the tablet to recognize them, when almost no pressure is needed at all with just my fingers. I tried all three styli on my wife's Google Nexus 7, my father-in-law's Apple I-pad, my daughters IPod touch, and my families Kindle Fire and they all work as good as my finger, except more precise. The Lenovo's screen must be a bit different. Which stylus was the most accurate? First place goes to the regular size rubber tip stylus. It works the best in highlighting words on the Kindle App, Adobe PDF files, and the Gospel Library app for the LDS church. Second place to the Microfiber tip. It glides the smoothest , but requires more pressure. Third place to the thin tip stylus. Also requires more pressure and is less accurate.In summary, they all require more pressure than your finger On the Lenovo Yoga 10, and the regular tipped stylus is the most accurate. If someone wants a stylus to be sensitive to their tablet like their finger is, I would not recommend these for the Lenovo Yoga 10, but would for the Google nexus, Kindle fire, Apple I-pad, and IPod touch. If you don't mind applying a little pressure, then go with the regular tips. I kind of like it requiring some pressure because I can use my stylus to help follow along in my reading without marking up the page, and if I want to highlight, I just add a little pressure.  I was really impressed with the customer service and the product and will buy from them again for sure!


Phone cracked after a two foot fall!

At first, I like the case. It wasn't great. Like other reviewers have aid, it was bulky, picked up lint, and the back part slid off easily. I could deal with all of this because of the good price. However, after having it for about three months, I dropped my phone from about two feet up, and the phone completely shattered. 8 foot drop proof, huh? NOT


Awesome CASE FOR S5!!!

Already have been trough two (expensive) cases for the s5.  Both did not provide good protection or a good fit.  This case is AWESOME.  It fits perfect, sound still comes out just fine, and its rugged and well protects my phone.  Even better is the price.  Don't pay 50.00 for a case! This is just as good or better and has a neat kick stand for viewing movies on phone.VERY PLEASED!! Wish i would have went with this case first.Fast Shipping!!


Bad Plastic Back

The battery is great, I've lasted about  12 hours with heavy usage (video streaming 1hr, music streaming, web surfing, news reading, about 30 minutes of talk, several hours texting back and forth, some light game playing.)  and I am now at 51%. However, the plastic back cover is made badly. The top center part of the cover was bent up. I dropped my phone today about 3 feet to the floor, and the back cover cracked. Now I'm left with a loose battery with a cover which doesn't hold.


Nice and small but...

It's a nice phone but for the price it doesn't pack a whole lot of punch.  The one thing that upsets me most is that there is no way to edit/add different ringtones to the phone.  Another thing is that I have to download 3rd party risky software just to change the background. Lastly no camera, no mp3, and a flaky graffiti pad.  Too much to pay for it's tinyness.


Not correct model

Good product, genuine Samsung item....however, not the correct size for my phone that I was buying it for. I looked carefully to make sure I was buying the correct sized battery....but it is now useless to me, as it is much too large for my Samsung nexus s phone...


Good phone for the price

This phone does everything I ask of it.  I use it as an mp3 player, camera, and phone.  I also use it to check email, watch youtube videos, and store some files among other things.  This camera does all of that and more without a problem.  But you do get what you pay for and here is what you are sacrificing by paying less.1. Battery life could be a little better.  I haven't ran out of battery yet, but I only use the phone a couple of times a day, and don't really play games on it.  If you like to play games and do a lot of stuff, the battery will run out faster. You can also turn off the wifi and bluetooth, and lower the screen brightness, as well as close apps to save battery.2. The camera takes satisfactory images.  I expected the camera to be worse that it actually was, but it was actually alright. The only problem is shooting at night because there is no flash, but no big deal.3. Games that require a fast processor might be slower.  I tried GTA Vice City on the phone and it ran pretty good.  I haven't played many games on the phone but if GTA works, it can't be too bad.4. The phone doesn't have much internal memory, so having a micro sd card ready is pretty necessary if you want to install more apps. but the micro sd cards are pretty cheap these days.Here are some positives1. The phone is relatively cheap2. There are a bunch of apps available in the Google Play store3. The camera is good, but there is no flash4. The mp3 player sounds good, and does everything I ask of it5. Youtube videos looks very good. I don't need a super high def screen on my phone.6. The built in speaker is loud. Plugging in headphones sound good too.7. You can use the wifi to surf the web and make calls over wifi.Like most phones, I would also buy a cover because I don't want to test it's durability.  I have also heard that some peoples phones run slow.  My guess is that they don't know how to close apps running in the background.  If you do, it's easy, and the phone should run fine.Overall this phone runs good compared to phones that cost hundreds more. It may not be blazing fast, or have a super hd camera, but it works fine as a phone, mp3 player, camera, and web browser, and it can run the apps that any more expensive phones can.  In my opinion, this is all you need in a smart phone


Not a suitable replacement battery

I received these batteries and charger a few days ago.  Some observations after a few cycles:- NFC works as advertised.- The batteries are labeled as "Replacement for Samsung Galaxy SIII (NFC)" but they also are marked as being 3.7VDC while the battery that came with the phone is 3.8V.- The supplied charger is extremely slow but does charge the batteries fully (reported as 100% by the phone) but it then drops to 97% (as reported by the phone) very quickly (almost instantly).- Even though the batteries show the initial quick drop they seem to perform and last almost as long as original battery.Issues that I have with the batteries that I received:- The batteries are thicker than the original battery that came with the phone.  Battery thickness was measured with a precision caliper (Original = 5.15mm, Hyperion = 5.85mm).  This causes the back cover of my phone to bulge a bit and the my case (Seidio Surface) does not fit as well.- The batteries seem to confuse the charging circuit in the phone.  Even though they seem to charge ok in the offline charger (it charges and then the LED switches to Blue when complete) they do not fully charge in the phone using the AC charger that came with the phone.  The battery seems to confuse the phone.  The phone indicates that the battery is nearly charged and then it drops and oscillates between 80-85% even though it is on the charger overnight (see the screenshot that I have attached).- The standalone charger is extremely slow.  It takes many hours to charge a battery.I do not think these batteries are truly compatible with the Galaxy S3.  The battery thickness is a problem.  I think the fact that these batteries are 3.7V (vs 3.8V of the original) are a source for the rapid drop off (when using the standalone charger) and the failure to achieve a full charge (when charging in the phone).I would not recommend these batteries or this charger.


love it

My husband ordered this for his new razr maxx, while I opted for a much less expensive silicone case. I hate to admit it, but I shouldn't have doubted him. His arrived fast and left me miserable, knowing mine wouldn't even compare.My favorite part of this case is the flip up "covers" to access the hdmi/charge and headphones. I love the idea that I can place the phone in my pocket and not have to worry about lint or anything else getting stuck (in the charge especially).My only suggestion is to buy a different screen protector. Granted the MAXX came with Gorilla Glass, but the idea of not fully protecting a $600.00+ phone makes me cringe. The screen cover included with the Otterbox is very generic and slick (as opposed to say Zagg's, which never seems to hold on to grease or anything of the nature).


Good basic phone for the price. Not without blemishes.

I bought this phone as a replacement for my Nokia E51 business smartphone. I know this choice sounds odd. I just accidentally dropped my E51 in water and needed an inexpensive phone I can use before I can get a free upgrade from AT&T.;This phone is slim and build quality is good for the price. As for the low call/speakerphone volume, you can actually increase it (and it gets really loud). I assigned the "volume" function to one of the keys (Settings > My Shortcuts) and now can adjust the volume (even while you talk). Reception is above average.What's not so good about this phone is its grainy low resolution low color depth screen. It reminds me of one of the first phones I had back in the early 2000s. And of course, its basic functionality and lack of many features. However, if you need a phone to make/receive calls, this little phone is right for you.UPDATE!!!! There is another thing about this phone that annoys me much - you'll get a lot of dust and other particles between the screen and screen cover. Considering the screen is already far from being perfect, this makes it just the worst phone screen ever. Giving it two stars not four.


Great little phone - DO NOT UPGRADE TO 2.2!

I've had this phone since mid January and I have little to complain about. I had two windows phones and a few messaging phones prior to the Galaxy5. I use this phone on AT&T; with internet on my contract - Which isn't NEEDED but highly recommended if you intend to download apps. It synced up with my gmail quickly and I had no compatibility issues with my computer (running windows vista) So time for Pro and Cons.Cons:-This phone does not arrive in English (select: 4 square icon, A in square, top choice, and then scroll through)-MP3's are not able to be set as ring tones. There's apparently an app for that, but I haven't gotten around to downloading it as it's not a huge priority to me.- You need the headphones to receive radio stations - also not a deal breaker and i don't use the radio anyway but it just seemed kind of dumb.- IT DOES NOT COME WITH A US. STANDARD WALL CHARGER. This is kind of important. It does however come with a USB cord, so you can get one of those usb wall plug things if you need it for traveling or just use your computer.- It does not get 3G on ATT...it may get G, but i'm usually running off Edge or WiFi.- the face keys don't light up. This takes some getting used to when trying to use it in the dark.- if you write a very lengthy message it turns it into a multimedia/picture message...which is strange.Pro's-Touch screen is very responsive, rarely if ever laggy. The phone it's self is nicely weighted and you know all the hype about it being comfortable in your hand....completely true. I found this claim ridiculous when reading reviews about it before i bought it, but it really does just seem to fit in your hand nicely-Interface is decently set up, had to get used to hitting the menu button on the face to pull up options and menus since i was so used to having that an on screen option on my old phones.-Great introductory android phone, it offers the basic bells and whistles of Andriod phones (Live wallpaper, apps, games, etc) but in a smaller package.-I have kinda big hands for a girl and i can generally use the on screen keyboard with little error, plus it offers several types of text input, including predictive text, qwerty, Swype, the old school 9 button, and hand written.- calls are clear on my end and I've never had any complaints from anyone on the other end.-Silicon cases are cheap and easy to find on ebay.- I'm super impressed with the Wi-fi range, i was a good 20 feet from my house and still pick it up, I even get alerts of wifi available when riding in a car.-well built! I've dropped this approximately 3 feet onto the ceramic tile in my bathroom, it landed screen down, my heart stopped...I picked it up, there wasn't even a scratch.EDIT (Jan 15 2012 - 1 year of use)I've had this phone for a year, and it worked like a dream until I had upgraded to the official 2.2 release a few months back. If you're considering this phone with the thought of updating it to 2.2 Don't do it, It's ridiculously unstable, the use of my phone went so downhill I almost wanted to throw it against a wall. The wi-fi became unusable unless I used a static IP, which meant I could only connect to my home Wi-fi - and even then it didn't always want to connect, It would get "the sleep of death" which basically means it would go into suspend and not turn back on.HOWEVER if you're comfortable with user created roms and if you are/know someone who is tech savvy I had my boyfriend flash an un-official rom of 2.2 known as Motofoca, it has it's short comings too, but nothing downloading a free app didn't fix. Since the using Motofoca it has been much more stable, and the best part the wi-fi works as it used to, I still occasionally get the sleep of death but only once since i've flashed to it.


Good, but leaky

So when I bought these, I guess I was hoping they would be magical. I thought they would be utterly silent until I put them on, and then magically I would be able to hear them and no one else would. The reality is that I can hear them (softly) before putting them on, and while wearing them if they're loud enough that I can hear them at all, they can be heard by everyone around me as well.Normally this is a capital offense in headphones, but since these are for outdoor activity such as running and biking, I don't care as much. Overall, they're good enough to keep.


Galaxy Nexus battery

I bought this as a spare, I don't know how it holds up it appears to be a genuine Samsung battery. I did buy a spare when I bought the phone, at retail prices in the Verizon store so I will be able to see how it compares. I haven't used the nfc at all so I can't speak to that.


crappy wifi

i was so happy when i got this in the mail... but then i tried using it (with wifi) and  kept getting errors, i called verizon and they had me do tons of stuff to try to fix the problem.... about 5 hours later still same problem. they told me it must be the phone so i called amazon and got a new one shipped out with the same problems...ugh.... called verizon again they tried to help but ended up telling me i should go try it at a Starbucks or something???????? (it may not like my internet) so ...... as much as i loved everything else phone has to go back!


Unhappy Camper Turns Happy

Revised review. There was an update to the app for this product and its my new best friend. It works great with iPad, iPhone, iPad Mini.I have tried several times and cannot connect my iPad to this product. I have followed the direction without success.


I love it!

I bought this case for two main reasons: 1) This case makes your iPhone look like a white model. 2) It gives you all-around protection. Although I'm very careful with my phone, I know when I drop it, this case is going to prevent an expensive repair. I love the feeling of it too, and since I also bought my iPhone recently from Verizon, I'll most likely be keeping it until iPhone 6 comes out; unless, Verizon offers two-year pricing for every annual iPhone, which I highly doubt. So, I'm putting my full trust into this case to protect it for two years, unless I find another one I like.Just an FYI, there's two forms of protection you need for your phone, which are stratches and cracks. Even if you buy a case, you need the screen protector and vice versa. Therefore, I also recommend ZAGG invisibleShield (Dry version), as it has done a great job of preventing scratches.


good case

case fits realtively well, doesnt really snap on, but at the same time doesnt feel like it will come off unless you want it to. in contrast to the previous review, my top plate completely encloses the screen which i wish i would have known because i went ahead and ordered a screen protector along with this case which ended up being more expensive than the case itself. seller needs to be more descriptive in the text as well as photos to show what exactly they are selling.


I can not enjoy the product because it is not released for my country

the equipment is locked and I do not work with any operator in my country, which is unfortunate because it is very expensive equipment


It's very slow.

The processor isn't very good. Most apps you normally use for other phones are not supported by the windows phone. Overall it's a very poor phone. I will never buy another windows phone.


Battery was USED

Bought item from The OEM Planet, described as NEW. It arrived quick, checked the gold contacts on the battery and it shows scuffs from use, as well as scratches on the sides from being inserted a few times.Testing it out today, battery is draining faster than my current battery under normal use. Trying to contact them.


Be weary

I thought this product was coming from Port St Lucie Florida, I found out after I bought it is was actually coming from Japan. I installed it into my phone, worked about 2hrs as it should have then the screen pixels started to deteriorate, then there became lines across the screen. I took it apart and re-installed-same response. I took my old screen (that only had a cracked glass) and it worked perfectly. So the screen was bad that I got from them. I'm not going to contact them, just going to go down and have someone replace because then I'll get a warranty. Good luck if you buy one from them.


Much better than Jawbone

I recently lost my 3rd generation Jawbone earpiece and saw some positive reviews on this BlueAnt Q2.  It was significantly less expensive ($80-ish versus $130-ish) than buying another Jawbone and had all these voice activated features.  I've been using it for several weeks now and I love it!  The sound quality is terrific - I never have to raise the volume very high. The voice activation is so simple and integrates so well with my iPhone that I almost never have to look at my phone to interact with it. One thing it does that my Jawbone didn't was play any audio coming from my phone - so music and really any streaming audio, not just calls (though I've heard the latest generation Jawbone does this now too.) I also love that it has an on/off switch.  There were several times I thought I had turned my Jawbone off, but either hadn't or somehow it got squished enough to turn it back on so the battery was low when I needed it. I also like that it uses standard micro-USB connectors for accessories instead of proprietary connectors. My only complaint is that whenever I "check battery" it tells me the battery is "medium" - right up until it starts to beep and then dies. But compared to the great sound and the easy voice navigation, that's a small flaw.


Terrible phone with hardware & software flaws

Got this phone in large part because of the WiFi calling feature.  The problem is that you can't send text messages when the WiFi calling is on.  This has been a known issue for months, but Microsoft, Nokia, and T-Mobile haven't bothered to fix it.  The recommended resolution is simply to turn off WiFi calling, which is unacceptable.Also, the call volume is horrible.  The only way to hear someone calling is to put it in speakerphone mode.


How could they have possibly made it worse?

Jabra has been one of the leading brands in Bluetooth headsets.  Where did they go wrong?  And why?  The first (and really important) thing to note is that this headset is rated at only 2 hours of talk time.  It is maddening to wonder how many minutes you have left while on a call before the battery dies.  Oh, you say, Jabra states 10 hour talk time?  Read the fine print, that's if you put it in the small pocket cradle in between uses, which zips up the battery.  The problem with that is that they claim you can do that up to 4 times a day (so it's hard to understand how they figure 2 x 4 = 10, not 8)The headset cannot charge without the pebble-shaped adapter, so if you forget it you are 100% out of luck.  You have two choices when not actively on the phone ... to leave the headset uncomfortably in your ear for the maximum 2 hours, then snap it into the charging cradle (during which time you are unable to use it); or to take the headset out of your ear between uses and carry it in the cradle (which by the way then makes it twice as heavy as the competing highly rated Plantronics Pro+ which is a whopping $45 less).  If you do that you have to fish the thing out of your pocket or purse, stick your finger in a hole to pop the fussy headset out of the holder, and mount it in your ear, while the caller is probably going "Hello? Hello? HELLO?"  If you're lucky the rubber earplug won't get caught and fall off like it did to me (Why? Because if you use the larger rubber plugs they don't fit into their OWN charger!!!)  Then you have to find something to do with the cradle when it's not being used.  Note that the hole for the speaker is exposed to pocket lint and other debris while it is in your pocket.The design is personal choice, I don't think it feels comfortable and there are absolutely no adjustments.  The deal breaker for me is that is ONLY fits in your right ear.  What were they thinking?  It makes me wonder why Jabra would purposely exclude people who have limited hearing in the right ear, or possible a limitation to using a device in that ear.The controls are a bit bizarre.  There really aren't any except for a multi-purpose button and a touch-sensitive pad to adjust volume.  They depend primarily on voice command.  The multi-function button could not have been placed in a worst spot, it is too easy to push and hang up on a call if you try to adjust the headset to fit your ear.  The first time I tried using the headset I pushed the button and it started dialing someone I did NOT want to call despite the fact that I told the setup not to access my phone's directory.  The volume slide pad is as bad, if you reach up to make the headset more comfortable you're likely to change the volume setting, not something that you may want to do during an important business call.Jabra thinks NFC is a great thing, and maybe it will be some day, but most people aren't using it and not every phone has it, and if they do you have to be sure you are using an expensive brand-specific battery.  Fortunately the phone pairs quickly without using NFC.The killer?  The selling price of $130.  FOR A HEADSET?  That's a healthy percentage of the cost of a phone itself.  I can't see anything about this headset worth $130. And I am afraid to ask how much of that the customer is paying for the ornate and wasteful packaging that is hard to open.  And in a giant leap backwards, there is no AVRCP and no mute button.PLEASE NOTE:  Prior to 7/25/13 Amazon's description for this headset was completely wrong. The headset does NOT have a motion sensor, fold-out flip boom, nor a speaker that slides down to permit using it in either ear (it is strictly a right ear only device).  To Amazon's credit they corrected these errors as soon as I notified them.


Just about the best phone I have had to date....

OMG, love my phone.  Watch streaming videos and can do practically anything with this phone.  Just have one problem in that I cannot download .PDFs but will call the company to see what can be done.  Very happy with my phone, just about the best phone I have had to date.  Guaranteed better than my brother's iPhone!


Cool Screen Protector!!

Cool screen protector.  I really like the "mirror" reflective coating.  Fit my Curve 8330 perfectly.  Easy to apply.


Samsung Desk Dock/Craddle

I ordered this for my new Samsung Stratosphere. It fits perfectly in the dock/craddle. I really like the weight of the dock and the fact that it charges the phone while in the dock. Highly recommend to anyone who has the phone to fit in it. I believe it is a must have accessory.


This is NOT a KRZR K1m Battery!

I bought 4 of these batteries and they do NOT fit in a Motorola KRZR K1m phone!! I have 2 K1m phones, and NOT ONE of the 4 batteries fit either phone! They are too thick, you can NOT get the phone cover on! These are NOT as thick as the extended life battery, so even they do not work with that cover either!I ~could~ have returned them, but paying for return S&H; and the restocking fee would have netted me in negative numbers dollar wise, so I hope to sell them locally to someone who has the ~right~ phone!


So far, so good!

I got this case for three dollars, so I was a little skeptical about its level of quality. However, I've been using it for almost a week now, and so far my impression is a good one. The plastic was a little jagged around the inside corners, but this was taken care of easily with a nail buffer. Once on the phone, the case looks sharp, and looks a lot more expensive than it actually was. The thing I like most about it is the material it's made from. It's got an ever-so-slight rubbery feel to it; enough to make it matte (to prevent the phone from slipping out of hands and off tables), but not enough to make it sticky and hard to get in and out of pockets. It feels very sturdy and seems like it will do a good job protecting the phone, although as I said, I've only had it for a week and have not had a chance to find out just how well it fairs in that area. It is raised around the edges in front, so that if you set the phone face-down, the screen will not touch the surface. I also like that there's a an opening in the back to show off the Apple logo. All-in-all I think this is a an excellent buy, especially for the price.


Does not protect phone

These are just molds out of cheap rubber.  If you dropped your phone, it wouldn't protect it. But the colors are very bright and it fits nice.


It's PLASTIC!

The description says brushed aluminum but it's just plastic.From Case-Mate:"It is a two-piece plastic frame with an inlay of a material that mimics brushed aluminum. The plate at the bottom is true aluminum. The entire inlay for these cases was not able to be made completely from aluminum to reduce reception interference."You won't find this description on their website or Amazon.C'mon Case-Mate! $50 for a plastic case?


GreatShield Clear Droid X2 protector

Despite what many other reviews may have said, these protectors FIT PERFECTLY on my DROID X2 and are EXTREMELY EASY TO INSTALL.  First I test fitted before removing and protection and it looked to fit just right.  Then I simply cleaned the screen with the provided micro cloth, peeled the #1 protection tab back and inch or so, lined up the top and then peeled the rest from underneath down to the bottom.  As soon as it took to the screen, I could see the adhesion start working and the bubbles squeezed out VERY easily with the provided tool.  It looks flawlessly clear and still has a great feel.  Even if you make a mistake lining it up, the adhesion is only semi-permanent so it is easy to readjust and re-adhere without messing up the quality or clarity.  I would most definitely buy these covers again!THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!


Pretty good

The good:An iPhone 5 with an Otterbox Commuter case on it fit inside perfectly.  Its nice faux leather, made well, and the price was certainly right.  The clip seems firm and swivels.The not so good:Its bulky.  It kind of has to be to accomodate the phone in a case.  Theres no opening for the headphone jack, but you could put the iPhone in upside down and leave the top flap open so that the wire can stick out.  The hubs and decided to just keep one around to share for occasional use instead of getting a second so that we each had one.I mostly wanted something with a clip so that I can fasten my phone to my pjs or yoga pants while I'm putzing around the house, listening to audiobooks, but don't have a pocket.  It will be fine for that.


Great phone

Good gadget hope more improvements are in the works. Easy to use. Very user friendly. Im very satisfied with it


Samsung Fail

I've used the Note 1 for the last year or so. Overall, a great phone.  But it eventually died on me and I just replaced it with the Mega, hoping bigger was better.While slightly bigger in screen size, the resolution feels (and I believe is) weaker relative to the Note. Icons seem bigger, so you don't get more efficiency of size. It would be great if you could scale down the icon size or content and fit more content on the screen, but you can't.Speakers suck.No noticeable improvements over the Note.Battery life not impressive so far.I'd say skip it!


Awful Phone, Avoid

Avoid this phone if possible, spend a few more on an HTC or other android device, it will be well worth it.  The phone, while producing the highest radiation levels on the market (check the list published) cannot go one day with out freezing and force-starting on me.  At least once a day, some times 3-5 times a day, the phone will freeze while using an app, crash, and restart itself.The camera is a horrible 3 megapixel and does not have a flash.  The menu button layout places the Home button directly below the space bar on the keyboard, frequently closing screens when hitting the space bar.Utter junk, avoid.


Best phone I've owned!

I did a lot of research on phones before finally settling on the W600i phone. I really didn't need an MP3 player as I usually carry a PDA with me as well, but the features on this phone were just too good to pass up. I considered a Motorola RAZR but saw a lot of complaints about battery life. Well, no problems here! I've previously been using a SE T616 which had superb battery life, and this phone is equally as good. Which is certainly important if you do plan to use it as a music player.First things first...entering phone numbers. So tedious on most phones, and something I always dread. Thankfully, the W600i came with software to sync with Outlook. It took me a little while to figure out the syncing software. When you hook the phone up to USB, it can go into phone mode or file mode and for some reason the software always tells me it can't find the phone if it is in file mode. So to sync, I had to put it in phone mode. Turns out file mode was used only for transferring MP3s. Still tells me it can't find the phone, yet the transfer did work! Sometimes when I plug it in, my computer won't see it without rebooting, which cost me a lot of time and aggravation trying to figure out as well. So somewhat annoying implementation here, but such a time saver, and something I've never had before at all with a phone, so it's hard to gripe. I usually don't bother to put appointments and tasks on my cell phone, but since they just sync with Outlook, now that's easy to do as well. This may not be a SmartPhone, but it could replace a PDA for casual users.The MP3 player is decent enough. Sound quality was much better than I expected. Then I tried the built-in FM radio. Wow, awesome reception here! The cord acts as an antennae so you have to be sure to unwind it for best results, but considering how far from the stations I am, I was quite impressed with how nice it sounded. Some simple equalizer settings, nothing special. Only gripe would be the lack of an external memory card, there's certainly room for one so it should have been added. I guess Sony's proprietary Memory Stick would be large to squeeze in, so rather than add a SD slot, they just left it out completely. Booo to that.Phone data features worked great. I got even better reception on the W600i than my T616 and now also have Edge. Had no problems using Bluetooth to connect up to my PDA and laptop, and speeds were pretty nice. The Media Net services worked fast and there were some nice demo services included as well. Not sure I will pay for these but definitely worth considering.Camera is better than most cell phone cameras I have used, but still nothing great. The pseudo-flash is at least an attempt to improve indoor shots but any real camera still beats the pants off it. You can even use the little flash-light as an SOS beacon if you get lost. ;-) Even better is the image import included with the PC software. Was nice to easily copy over GOOD photos to use for my contacts.To use the keypad, you have to swivel the back of the camera down. It makes a cool little sound and lights up, but it's not the easiest motion to do one-handed and will also make getting a decent playthrough case a lot harder than other phones. The buttons are easy to press though, an improvement over my old T616. There are also a couple buttons at the top of the screen that confused me as to their function (of course, I don't bother with manuals!) I did figure out that they were used when playing games in landscape mode. Neat idea. There were a couple bugs in the OS as well. When using voice dial, an misrecognized command results in a really weird and annoying sound coming from the phone. And the voice command symbols in the address book are very buggy...appearing and disappearing from the contacts that don't have them. Hopefully a phone firmware upgrade will fix these.This is the first cell phone I've had with a real speakerphone. You really can use it without having to hold it up to your ear...assuming you are someplace it won't disturb other users. You can play music through the speaker as well, and use those MP3s as alarms and phone sounds, so lots of things to play with here. For some reason a lot of the phone tones you can buy through Cingular are not available for this phone yet, but hopefully they will get those working soon. I also had trouble downloading a couple games I purchased.Some users have reported issues with using bluetooth headsets, particularly with voice control. I'm not a fan of having another device I have to charge all the time, so I prefer using a regular handfree. And this phone actually comes with one for free! The headphones double as a handsfree headset in addition to the FM antennae, so it's well worth carrying and using over a bluetooth headset, IMO.I was able to get both my PDA and my laptop to pair up with it and use it as a modem for internet connection, although my laptop was a bit flaky and did require a bluetooth upgrade and reboot to get it working. Great speed difference with the Edge network! According to Windows, I was getting 400Kbps, with my old phone it was usually around 100Kbps. The phone has a nice "E" symbol that tells you when you are on Edge, and "G" for regular GPRS. Even in my house out here in the country I am able to get Edge, which was a pleasant surprise. I haven't traveled much yet, but it looks like they already have pretty good coverage, and metro areas in particular shouldn't be an issue.So, this may not be the smallest, lightest phone out there. There are definitely some issues like the weird swivel design, voice dial bugs and lack of memory card support that may be cause for complaint. But if your priorities are a phone with great battery life, excellent reception, Edge and bluetooth, and easy to use, this one should definitely be at the top of your list. If you don't already have  a portable MP3/FM player, I don't see how you could even consider anything else! I've yet to find the perfect phone, but this one comes so close to it and is so much better than the other phones I've had, I have to give it 5 stars.


fits well and looks ok

If you are extraordinarily careful to use the right amount of fluid, and squeegee it off super carefully so as not to leave the slightest wrinkle.  I did two of them  at the same time, they both looked fine under bright lights, inspected very carefully up close, but one of them had a couple of funny shaped wrinkles.  The vendor is replacing that one for me, which is great, so kudos to them.The surface of the item you use the shield on has to be scrupulously clean--free of oils and dust.


Works great IF you get the real Apple one

I think the problem many of the reviewers here have had is that this listing covers multiple sellers of this item, and not all sellers are honest and selling the real deal.  I ordered this product from a seller that was not Amazon itself.  I got the item and it was obviously a counterfeit knockoff unit (packaging, quality, color).  And it didn't work at all, and was cheap.  Worth about $1 in materials and labor, not the $21+ that was charged for it.  I immediately contacted Amazon (it was shipped through PRIME since the seller was using Amazon for fulfillment) and they processed the return and refunded my money.  I then re-ordered from the exact same listing, but with Amazon LLC as the seller, and I got the real Apple deal.  The cost was about 25 to 50 cents more than the other listing, came in 2 days through PRIME, and works great.  It has worked with every 30-pin device I have tried, including a digital / analog guitar interface (iRiff), a credit card swipe device (ID Tech), and an automobile 30pin iPod cable in my VW (which charges, and plays music).  So, make sure you get the real Apple deal on this, and not some knock-off.  If you get a knock-off, complain to Amazon and send it back.  You should not pay more than about $3-$5 for the knock-off sort.  Amazon needs to police their sellers a lot more vigorously and not allow counterfeit items on Amazon.  Especially ones that Amazon is providing fulfillment for.


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MY CASE LOOKED USED PLUS MY CASE CAME CRACKED NEAR THE SIDE WHERE THE POWER BUTTON IS. IT ONLY LAST ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THE CRACK SPREAD THROUGH AND BROKE..


Be aware of the connector

I like the case and the battery boost.  No question there.  The issue I have is that it uses a non-iPhone connector so if I want to charge this case I need to have the cable that came with it.  I had expected that this was like the $20 case it replaced and charged from the same cable that the iPhone charges and syncs from.  Five stars for the battery boost and the nice fit on the case.  One star for the connector and the lack of usability with any of the normal/standard iPhone cables.  Average then of three stars.


Good and easy to my iPhone

It's easy for me to apply this product to my iPhone and there is no bubble of it.It's a good product on its quality, price and delivery.


Simply Awesome!

Though the touch pads are a bit too sensitive and the phone do sometimes 'misbehave' by self-dialing unintended contacts,phone is generally outstanding and meets my expectations.I can't ask for better!


Works, but not well for a Nexus 7

The charger works and will charge my Droid RAZR Maxx at 1.1A with a standard usb cable and at 1.4A with a charge only cable (data wires shorted together).The problem for me is that I bought this to charge my Nexus 7 that I use in the dashboard as a Sat Nav system.  This charger will only charge the Nexus at .4A even though it is meant to be charged at 2A.  Using a charge only cable made no difference.So in the end this is the cheapest 2 port 2.1A charger on amazon, and it may or may not work with your device.  So if you can confirm your device works with the reviews of this charger then buy it.  It is an amazing deal and looks great.  However if you want to charge you N7 looks somewhere else.All the currents in this review were measured by splicing the power line of an extra usb cord with an inline ammeter.


Pengalicious

I seriously saw this case and fell in love. It's awesome. I had read that some people found it loose on their phone, but that wasn't the case for me(I have an iPhone 4). It fits great, it's snug enough to protect, but not impossible to get off either. Which is necessary for me to plug my phone into the aux extension in my car, so there isn't any feedback. In short I love this penguin. Hope you have just as much luck with it! If you get it on amazon instead of the casemate website you get free shipping. :)P.s. For extra penguin fun: It can stand up with the feet flaps out.