Could have been the best

I should preface my review with some information. I am not the world's leading expert on screen protector installation. And neither is the average user. That being said, this isn't my first screen protector install and many before have been trouble-free. Also, this is not an "average" screen protector from the leading "W-branded" brick and mortar retailer. It's also definitely better quality than you'd find at the local dollar store. One would expect the quality of a screen protector that sets you back half as much as one of those leading "O-brand" phone cases to be pretty good. And for the most part, the actual glass part of this screen protector is VERY GOOD quality. Think of it this way: Would you buy a hand-made Rolls Royce (for the price of a Rolls Royce) if it came with a maintenance plan that only permitted you to have it serviced at a Yugo dealer? The ballistic glass screen protector is the Rolls Royce in this example--sleek, sexy and very high quality. The "tools" to install this beast just aren't up to the task and neither are the instructions. So 5 stars for the high quality material of the actual screen protector and -2 stars for the Yugo-grade tools included in the package equals my 3 star rating. Let me explain...Some people talk about installing this (or any screen protector for that matter) in a steamy bathroom as a way to ensure that there are not dust particles falling onto the screen during the install. Those are the people who were successful at installing it without bubbles from specks of dust. Even after watching the Youtube video and reading the instructions that came with this screen protector, I still managed to get 3 dust particles trapped between the screen and the protector. I did not do the install in a steamy bathroom, as I didn't want to accidentally trigger the water damage labels on a brand new phone. Perhaps I would have taken that chance if I knew it was the only way to avoid ending up with bubbles despite all of my attempts to do the install in the cleanest of conditions. Perhaps if the instructions were to tell the user to install it in a steamy bathroom (and explain why), along with better quality installation "tools", this would have been a 5-star review.The pros:--Better quality material than the flimsy plastic screen protectors (great feel vs. those plastic protectors)--Easier to install than plastic screen protectors--The screen protector does come with "home screen stickers" (in white and black--they may or may not actually match the actual color of your phone) to raise the home button (since this screen protector is thicker than many). I left mine off to prevent the button from being pressed while in my pocket.The cons:--Right off the bat, the #2 tab (that covers the side of the protector that touches the screen) came off without the plastic film it was supposed to take with it, leaving me with the difficult task of peeling that protective film off of the now naked adhesive side of the screen protector (it's possible that the extra fiddling around to get the protective film off attracted dust particles to the adhesive).--As at least one other user stated, the flimsy paperboard squeegee is of little help and bends with even moderate pressure. For a screen protector that costs half as much as one of the leading brands of phone cases, I don't think a squeegee made of hard plastic is too much to ask for.--The cleaning cloth is not really even big enough to be used with the squeegee, and it slips off of the flimsy paperboard squeegee far too easily, leaving the installer again thinking they do not have the correct tools for the job.--Lastly, the Youtube video instructions are based on the package containing two suction cups--it appears to be based on an install for an iPhone. The package for the Samsung Galaxy S4 contains only one suction cup, leaving the installer wondering if they should place it in the center or offset it a bit. So while it's helpful to have a Youtube video available for reference, it should be correct for the actual product being installed (or at least for the correct number and placement of suction cups).What I'd change if I could:--Instruct the installer/user to install the screen protector in a very steamy environment (so the water molecules can attach to dust particles and drag them down to the floor prior to installation). Include this information in the product instructions that come with the screen protector AND in the Youtube video. By explaining WHY a steamy environment is best, the user at least has the information up front. The user can then make an informed choice as to their installation environment. It would also improve the user experience when they subsequently complete a flawless installation, and they would remember Tech Armor for their next screen protector purchase.--Direct the user to a Youtube installation video that applies to their particular purchase (or something close to it). If their purchase includes only one suction cup, that's what the install should be based on.--Include quality installation tools or don't bother. I'm not a surgeon. If the numbered "Step 2" tab comes off of the protective film leaving me with no way to remove the protective film from the adhesive side of the glass, that doesn't bode well for a great installation experience. A flimsy paperboard squeegee doesn't get the job done when you're told in the instructions to apply pressure to remove air bubbles. And the microscopic cleaning cloth does a poor job covering and staying on that squeegee. For the price of this screen protector, the user wants to have complete confidence that the install with be flawless. Go that extra mile and include a hard plastic squeegee and double the size of the cleaning cloth. At least one of your lower-priced competitors does.--Don't harass your buyers to write reviews. I've received at least 2 emails asking for me to review the product less than a month after purchase. I purposely waited to write a review to ensure that the product was durable and to see if the bubbles would dissipate on their own. Alas, they did not.Overall, this is a great concept and while I believe the quality of the screen protector is pretty high, the poor quality "tools" provided in the package make the installation process less than stellar. I do in fact feel safer with this screen protector than with none (my reason for purchasing this was not so much to protect from scratches, but to protect against shattering). A 2-year contract is a long time to wait if you shatter your screen in month 2 of 24. It's also a long time to have to stare at 3 prominent dust bubbles that could have been avoided by including better installation instructions and tools. With an explanation of why it's best to install in a steamy environment, a protective film that doesn't require surgery to remove from the screen protector AND including a durable squeegee and bigger cleaning cloth, this could have been a 5-star product. Failing that, it's not quite ready for prime-time.


Bionic case

This case is awesome. Anyone who recently picked up the bionic should get this without a question. It is not flimsy like the silicone cases but not extremely hard like the cases you'd get from corporate vzw stores.  Slides right into place and has a rim around the edges of the screen so if you happen to place the phone screen down it will help protect from scratches.  All buttons are accessible and the volume rocker is the only one that is covered but still functions perfectly.  This DOES fit the NEW style bionic, do not be fooled by other companies selling old style cases.


Do an OK job with TV

Got these to help hear the tv only! Most of the time these work just fine with my Samsung Smart TV, but during some broadcasts there is a slight delay making the speakers lips out of sync with the audio. seems mush worst during things like news casts where there is a remote reporter speaking, other times they a fine. Might be a general blue tooth thing as they are my first experience with blue tooth?  Considering the nice price they are a good value and I am glad to have them!


Best Android Phone to date

I've gone through a lot of phones and I would have to say that this is the best Android phone on the market(even better than the SIII). The reason I say this is because of the Android operating system itself. In most other android phones the carrier and phone manufacturer add their own style to android and completely change the user experience. If you want to experience true Android, the way Google intended it, then buy this phone. Batter life could be better, but for style, ease of use, and functionality, this phone is a clear winner. Also, Sprints unlimited data is awesome!


Overall Great Rugged Budget Case ...with minor issues

Item was in great condition and fit was extremely snug on Samsung S4 Mini (Verizon edition) phone.Feels very rugged ...and non-slip backing.Only main issue was that I could not plug in the charger on the phone with the case on. Given the price of case, it was just easier to carefully trim out a little extra material from the charger opening so as to enlarge it (which then allowed for the plug to fit) ...rather than return it. Note, this may be just a limited poduction issue (...unless Verizon has a tweaked vesion of the phone).Side issue, case rubber is a little hard which makes it a bit tough to press the power and volume buttons, but hope that it will soften with usage.Stand works well though a little stiff to click into place ...but this is a good thing in that it won't easily / accidentally retract.Overall very happy with purchase given price.


High quality case for a low price.

Slide the phone into a silicon sleeve then snap a two piece plastic shell around it.  Was worried about the plastics staying together but after a month it is living strong.Makes holding the phone easier for it helps prevent accidentally touching the screen.  The silicone (lighter black color) adds extra grip too.Sturdy and not afraid of dropping the phone as much.Adds considerable bulk to the phone. Does not deaden sound or vibrations.  Does not get in way of camera or plug.  Does make touching the very sides of the screen a little more difficult but raised edges protect from scratches when placing or dropping on uneven surfaces.Girlfriend commented that it looks sturdy and fits my phone better than her otterbox on her iphone.Would buy again.************************************************8 month updateThe case breaks at its clip in points where plastic meets plastic. Superglue fixes this. lower plastic bar broke while grabbing out of pocket super glue fixed this over and over till I lost the piece.At this point every connection point between the two plastic panels is held together with super glue.  The arm near a connection point is shattering slowly and needs to be glued. With out that one piece stated eirler it still holds together fine.In the end still a great case that has saved my phone from many a drop but GLUE GLUE GLUE


Happy except for one (big) thing...

This is our "land line"/backup/kids' phone (in itself why we got a ruggedized phone!) for when the parental units are out. It's taken some abuse and held up well. When it was eligible to upgrade, I replaced my smartphone instead. We'll hang on to it as long as it holds up.Honestly, the kids use it mostly to take pictures and videos of our pets, and enjoy altering them with the phone's features. My biggest complaint/annoyance is that you cannot move pictures and videos to a PC without having a memory card - I can't move the pics directly from internal memory to my PC. This is a big deal to me as I just want to get them off the phone and go through them later. If anyone can advise on a way to do this, I'd be grateful. I don't want to have/need to buy another memory card just to do this.


great phone

This is a fanstatic phone. Gaming is excellent. The d pad and face buttons feel right and the sholder button are far better than they look.Battery life is about 8.5hrs. If you are even remotely thinking of buying this phone, DO IT! Dont believe all the negative reviews. With an emulator this phone is amazing and GINGERBREAD is a pleasure to use on this device.


Loved It

Perfectly fits my iPhone 4s and looks very cute on my white color phone. Completely blends in. It is as good as the Apple bumper.


Turning yellow after just a few months.

This case seemed like a cool idea as it would offer some protection without hiding the cool looking HTC One.After just a few months it is turning dingy yellow.I would return if i could.Good idea, but should have used higher quality material to prevent this yellowing.


Great concept, but..

Like the other reviewers here, my main complaint is the rubber coming off around the edges and the cheaply made kickstand. After about two weeks of owning this, and not using the kickstand more than a handful of times, it snapped off. I like the hard plastic case, but the rubber comes off every time I use the charger or a headset. I'm returning this and plan to look up other options.I have to say, I'm really disappointed. I've heard nothing but amazing things about Otterbox and I expected a lot more than I got.


TERRIBLE!!! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!

THE PRODDUCT IS CHEAPLY MADE!!! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! THE BLUETOOTH I RECIEVE LOOKED LIKE IT WAS FOUND IN THE BACK ALLY AND WAS RAN OVER SOMEWHERE!!! THE BOX IT CAME IN WAS BROKEN FALLLING A PART AND ALL THE PIECES IN THE BOX ARE CHEAPLY MADE!!! ***********I REPEAT DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS*********!!!!!!!


i hate hyperion products

upon taking this out of the package and putting on my phone for the VERY FIRST TIME, 4 different clips on the cover broke off immediately. now the battery door doesnt attach at all. i should have known better, batteries i've bought from them in the past have done the same thing. will never purchase from this company again.


Don't bother

Bulky and uncomfortable and sounds like you're in a tile bathroom. For $20 on sale it was a complete waste of $20.


review

At first, I thought the earbuds were defective because one of the cable lengths was longer than the other. Then after reading the package contents, I realized that the longer earbud cable was designed to wrap around behind your neck. This design is fantastic! I have nothing hanging in front of my chest getting in the way. Genuis!


Don't charge on your  Vehicle's USB

I recently got these at a retail computer store, as they were unavailable on Amazon.  I had them for 15 minutes, and they worked great!  Very comfortable, and I hand't tried them with the wings yet.  Unfortunately, I was charging them on the standard-installed USB port in my truck, and after that, they don't work at all!  When I plug them in on chargers at home, the little indicator LED doesn't come on at all, and they don't turn back on.I've been told by JayBird customer service that the Vehicle USB's put out too much power, and it has fried the small Lithium battery in the headset.  They are aware of the problem, but need to change their instruction manual.  They said using the small square iPhone charger is the best base (iPad also puts out some higher amperage.)  The customer service rep suggested that I exchange them back at the retail store, and to call if there are problems.  I'll post an update.(tag: can't charge JayBird BlueBuds X)


Charge, charge, charge, all day long

I bought this when I was headed overseas so that I would be sure to have extra battery to communicate with the family back at home.  Boy am I glad I did.  With my iphone 5 usage, it would typically last me until about 6 PM and be completely dead.  Now it stays charged all day, all night, and then most of the next day.Ive completely abandoned my otterbox in favor of this.  Its sturdy, works great, and looks good.The few minor things to be careful of:1) It will make your iphone longer and a bit bulkier.  What do you expect with something like this?2) It does NOT use the lightening charger to charge.  It uses standard micro USB.  I see this as a positive since I have many microUSB chargers and they are cheaper than lightening chargers, but for some people it may be an issue.


Ditto from the ArmorSuit Review

This review is the same for both this ArmorSuit AND the Skinomi brands, as I got one Armor for my MyTouch and one Skinomi for my husbands HTC Sensation. Despite different boxes, they act EXACTLY the same.Tried it since none of the screen protectors had good reviews really & this one had the most stars. Fits the screen layout fine BUT after applying, (as described by video on their youtube site), there were dark streaks left behind after pushing all the spray/application mixture out with the included tool. They indicated that when dry, this and any small bubbles would dissipate. The bubbles, yes, the streaks? no. I could have dealt with that. They weren't THAT noticeable. Then we found that anything that got on it (if you had a dribble on your finger of something, esp sweat) leaves a mark behind on the surface similar to the streaks on the underside from application. If you wiped it off the SEC it got on, it's ok. If it dries? Forget it. Permanent mark on the screen. Ok, now I'm really annoyed. Add to that (I've had it for about 2-3wks now) the surface goes from pretty smooth-ish at first, to getting this weird gummy feeling, not helpful using a smartphone with swipe. And finally, it has already gotten a couple little tiny crumb/flecks that have worked their way under the screen at the edges. Seriously? It's only been 3 WEEKS?Sorry, I don't enjoy writing bad reviews, but this one warranted it. Totally not impressed. I'm not even hard on my phones, like some. It basically goes from dashboard, to pocket, to counter top. Rarely even gets put in my purse. With that kind of use, and following the videos for application to a T, I'd expect a lot more.I'm using the famous line "If I could have given it 0 stars, I would have."


Amazing quality, reliable product.

I completely recommend this product to those who own any Apple product that uses the lightning cable to connect/charge their product. Not to begrudge Apple's official lightning cable but there are some unfortunate issues in the way of how easily worn out their official cable wears out.In the case of this product from Aduro, the cable is thicker and the connector itself is a lot more rigid and solid, which prevents it from the wear and tear susceptibility that the Apple made one has.Unlike other 3rd party lightning cables you may find out there, these cables are safe to use and are authorized by Apple despite their not making the product. That's an important fact I want to share with customers, any 3rd party accessory that says "Made for iPhone" or IPad or iPod are verified products that Apple has authorized and will sell in their retail stores and online. That will assure you a safe product, this product has that seal of approval on its packaging. It's also a cable that in no way has the same problem with tangling like the stock cable that Apple sells.At 20 dollars, you're getting a great deal and the extra length is very convenient. I'm looking to buy a second cable from this manufacturer rather soon, as I own both an iPhone 5S and 4th Generation iPad.This is a highly recommended product and I definitely have to say you can't go wrong with it as a choice.


Sprint HTC EVO 4G 2x (two) Battery + Travel Charger, + USB Output, Sprint HTC Evo

Sprint HTC EVO 4G 2x (two) Battery + Travel Charger, + USB Output, Sprint HTC Evo Shift, Verizon HTC Droid Incredible, Sprint HTC Hero, Touch Pro2, SnSold by: ACC StopSo...I purchased this and although I received exact contents...the batteries are KNOCK OFFs.  And the packaging is written in Chinese.  I've never ever experienced this with any merchant through Amazon.  I wanted actual replacement batteries...not knock off batteries. Very displeased.


iZen for the Road Warrior

Overall I would rate the iZen a 4 out of 5 stars.This product is for a highly specialized group of individuals.  Typically high travelers.  The functionality of the battery charger itself is that it works as it was designed, to charge not only your ipad that is sitting within the battery folio case, but also other products.  I have tested the charging capabilities of 2 different types of blackberries, 2 different iphones (iphone 5 and 3gs), a PS Vita and a few micro USB charging headsets and headphones I have.  The folio/ipad case that the batter slips into is functional, although not that eye popping to look at.  Protection of the ipad is there, granted if dropped with the extra weight of the battery I question if the ipad would survive.  I used this product for several weeks, while traveling and while not traveling.There are two items that do not suit my needs and one of them in my opinion may be redesigned within the product.1. All the proprietary connectors.  The iZen uses a 2.5mm headphone to USB adapter, then you can connect your USB cabling for your apple product.  Non-apple products need another USB extension adapter on the original, then you can connect your USB cabling.  The charging cable is also proprietary USB to 2.5mm.  So that is 3 different connectors, one for charging, one to connect USB cable for apple products and one for non-apple USB products. For me this reduces the usefulness of the iZen.  In addition to all my own cabling, being forced into my proprietary cabling and connectors makes for more room for me to lose pieces.  (This is what could be redesigned within the product, in my opinion.2.  The battery within the case makes your ipad very heavy.Personally I would rather have the specific case I want for the ipad and a separate battery charger that can handle the various amps and doesn't have several adapters to work/carry along.  With all of that being said, the iZen does function as a case and charger for your ipad and charges other devices.  The battery itself is VERY long lasting and can charge multiple devices multiple times.  The battery indicator light gives you an idea of how low your charge is getting on the battery which is useful to know when you may want to consider juicing up the battery again.  4 stars given the extra weight wrapped into the case and I would prefer the convenience of reducing the adapters proprietary or not.


Insufficiently durable--threads hanging, interior splitting

I was first impressed by the good looks of this case, and the style really suits the way I use it. However, the liner on the interor began splitting, and some theads of the stitching around the edge look frayed.I tried to email CrazyOnDigital, but my email was returned as an unknown address. I contacted CrazyOnDigital by phone(as the manufacturer) to discuss the return. This is a technique that has worked well for me with other manufacturers on Amazon. Because I purchsed through Amazon (at the time, it was a faster ship), they wouldn't even discuss the defective product with me. As a matter of fact, when the person answered the phone, she didn't identify herself being a part of the company, and her attitude was rude and dismissive.As a result, I am unimpressed with not just the product (and this one could be a fluke!) but the seller/manufacturer.


Super Cute! Not Very Protective...

The case is absolutely adorable! It snapped onto my iPhone very easily and I've gotten tons of compliments on it! The only problem is that it offers no protection to the front cover so if you dropped it the screen would have no defense whatsoever. Also, its kind of slippery, because there's no rubber on the case at all, so it could easily slip out of your hand or something like that. However, I do think the case is gorgeous and if you pair it with a clear screen cover you will be good to go! Very reasonably priced!


Perfect for my needs

It was exactly what i needed.  a simple phone that made phone calls and texts.  it even had the full version of the games on it.


Yay!

I ordered this on Friday and got it the following Monday. I can't believe how fast it came and I LOVE it. It's cute, the color is what's advertised, it's lifted in the front so if you drop it it won't hurt your screen! The only thing that annoyed me was that to snap it in it gets caught on the rubber so you have to  push it to snap it in. But that's hardly an issue. I would so recommend this. For 10 bucks, it is EXTREMELY worth it. I'd pay 20!


Bad digitizer


Too fragile

Got the headphones yesterday.Was great to wear at the gym...thought the clarity was great, volume great and it stayed on my head very wellWent to put it on today and it snapped in the back. Hopefully they'll accept a return and I can get something a little more expensive for better quality.


does not work as advertised

Purchased this hoping that it would work as advertised.  If there's one born every second as PT Barnum used to say it was me when I purchased this piece of  junk. I don't know where to start.  It has an on off switch that does not appear to be related to the funtioning of the object, What? yes you can turn it on and nothing happens you can turn it off and nothing happens.  It's a roll of the dice as to whether it will work.  I was TWICE as stupid as I bought two of them one for me and one for the SO, both work exactly the same, THEY DON"T.  My wife had hers plugged in last night and woke up to "battery warning 20%" this after being plugged in all night.  Arggh.  It does not work as advertised, the on off switch is useless and sometimes it cycles between on and off once a second making that annoying ding, or buzz every second as it cycles between off-on-recharge-full-empty-off


great value for money

the cover fits the phone very well. shipping is way faster than the advertised times (i received it in 3-4 days, while the site was saying up to 28 days). I am completely satisfied with it.It comes with a couple of "free" items: a stylus (which works well, though i don't have much use for it), and a screen protector, which instead is average (very thin, does not adhere well to the screen and makes bubbles that are very hard to remove because once you lift it, it does not stick well anymore. I have bought better ones). In any case i was shopping for a cover, not a screen protector.


Internet coverage is spotty if used with T-Mobile

I am using it with T-Mobile. Be warned that data connection is very very iffy. Wifi and phone functions work well.


Very nice case

I purchased this case for my Motorola Droid X. It is a very nice, excellent quality, leather case. It looks like a much higher end, expensive, item. It does come from overseas for North American purchasers, but the seller shipped as soon as I bought it. It was a little stiff at first, but loosened up nicely after a few days. It has space for a few business cards or credit cards, and you can use all the phone features with it - charging, photos, etc. I also liked that the seller shipped in a gift box. I am ordering a second one as a gift.


Very happy with this case

I am very thankful to this case!! I can't say enough good things about it. I work at a construction site and it is not an inviting environment for electronic products. I've already dropped my phone (with both cases on) a couple times and both times I couldn't find any sign of damage on the case at all. Only a bit of dust but no scuffs or scratches.The feel of it is that of a high quality product. Its grip is amazing and the ease of use when putting it in or taking it out of the holster.Even when fully enclosed on both parts the phone maintains its slim profile. At first sight out of the box my wife said it would be my daily driver (I ordered several cases to try out the one I liked best.) and any time I show my phone to friends or coworkers they love the case more than the phone! :)Having said all that I believe we all have different tastes and needs so this might not be for you. But I would strongly recommend at least giving it a chance.


Avoid this product completely

I bought this case last week, and within the 7 days I've had it, it has totally failed.It's extremely cheap, the paint job isn't complete, there are unpainted areas on the edges of the case. The rubberized finish started peeling off within the first two days of using the case.The greatest insult of all was when upon dropping the phone within the case from a height of three feet, the front of the case snapped off, and the small plastic clips that keep it secure broke, making the case completely unusable.I'm glad I had the case to protect the phone from that one drop, but I'm not in the mood to buy a new case each and every time I drop by phone.Quite the bummer.


Skinomi Screen Protectors Have NEVER Let Me Down: Easy to Put On, Great Value

Skinomi products are awesome! I had one of their screen protectors for my Samsung Galaxy S, both of my previous iPhones, and now for my iPhone 5S!They are easy to put on, and you can fix them instantly if you didn't get it just right - no nasty fingerprints or awkward smears.I am not gentle with phones, but the Skinomi screen protectors have never let me down - from being chewed on by my niece to being thrown across a baseball diamond into the dugout to spending all summer in the sand- the screens have never cracked or scratched, even the all glass ones.I wouldn't trust anything else to protect my screen, and the new protectors have the full coverage with protectors for the back and sides of your phone too.


Happy

The tablet works well.  The top part of the screen where the controls are are very hard to use, can not seem to get it to register when tapped, it is as if it it too close to the top and even with a stylus pen, it does not seem to work (the back button).  Its like you can not get directly over it for it to register.


In comparison with the amPen Hybrid Stylus

A few days after I ordered the amPen Hybrid Stylus here on Amazon,  my mother ordered this pack of 6. I compared the two when she mentioned she got the pack for about the same price as I bought the single amPen.  The lanyard/body is exactly the same  (except for the iDream logo), and they both feature removable, replaceable tips (although I can't seem to get the tip off the amPen at all... hrmm).  The iDream tip came off with a little effort.The tips themselves, however, differ greatly. The iDream tips are significantly longer and "grabbier". I can hear distinct squeaking of the iDream's tip across my tablet's screen and feel a almost reluctant, skipping resistance while scrolling,  whereas the amPen has a shallower tip yet smoother (and noiseless) resistance.In the overall scheme of things, yes, the amPen Hybrid Stylus has a superior tip with every other aspect of the two being the same.... except I paid pretty much the same for one amPen as these 6 iDream. Regardless,  I would still personally repurchase amPen's hybrid tip as the squeaking from this one got annoying very quickly.  :p


I love my new cell phone

First of all, the cell is completely unlocked and functional, very good lucking and so fast. I really love it!


NOT a dock, despite Amazon product description

Amazon description states "Insert your own dock cable to use as a charge/sync dock".This is not true. Phone can be manually plugged in while in this stand, but the stand provides no functionality to hold the cable in place, so it is categorically NOT a dock. It does not provide basic dock functionality of keeping you from having to fish beneath the table for the cable, and unlike a dock doesn't allow you to just drop the phone in. Even worse, in the vertical orientation it doesn't even provide a cutout to route the cable underneath the stand.


It serves it's purpose

Eh, only reason I got this thing is to keep my phone from getting scratched up until I can find an otterbox for it. This thing is actually better than you'd think. I'm sure if you dropped your phone from a crazy height it wouldn't do much for it, but it's fairly sturdy and will keep it from getting scratched and would probably protect your phone from a waist high fall. Fits really well on a Straight Talk Optimus Q phone, even though it doesn't say much about it being made for it. I'd get it if your just looking for scratch and small height protection. Doesn't add a lot of bulk or drag for the slide out keyboard.


Don't get your hopes up

I am a avid DIY person and taking apart phones is sort of my pass time.  I know my phone's main board is ok and the old digitizer works except for the fact it it cracked. The unit that I was shipped was DOA, no touches detected at all. I contacted the seller a week after receiving the product.  This company did not even send me a response. A couple of amazon claims later I am stuck with a $30 piece of useless glass. I recommend looking at a different seller.


I love my new cellphone! <3

My cellphone in fact is unlocked! I'm so happy with this buy! Congrats to VibeCellular!


the pretty phone sucks.

i got this crapper in march. its pretty and the screen is nice and its easy to browse the web on. but the phone sucks. i am tired of my phone calls always consisting of people telling me "what? what? i can't hear you. i still can't hear you. oh my god i hate your phone. you need to buy a better phone." thats what most of my phone calls end up deteriorating into and i end up just hanging up on them and calling them back from my home phone later on. of course they usually don't even hear me say it so all they get is me hanging up on them. yay.the signal strength is wacko. sitting in the same place, it will costantly jump from zero bars to three bars and back to zero and back to three over and over again. i have a system i use where i time making my calls. i start dialing at zero bars, and then by the time i finish dialing it should be back on three bars and i can make the phone call. if i wait til it has three bars then by the time i dial it will have dropped to zero again and i will just get a beep and told there is no signal to complete the call.the battery life is the worst part. if you use the phone (make calls, browse the web, play a game, take pictures) as normal, it will only last you 4-6 hours before dying. most of the time, i try to avoid using the phone, because i need it to last me for the day, and if i use it, then it won't. i have never had a phone before that i spent more time trying not to use it, than actually using it.the worst part is i live in canada so i am stuck with this phone for three years or else have to pay $450 to leave my contract. you americans with your awesome cell phone companies are so spoiled -_-


Worst phone I have ever used

I wanted a phone for calling and some texting. I don't really care about music, ringtones, videos, cameras, etc..First off, the physical layout befuddles me. I cannot stand having the 'voice recognition' and camera buttons where I am expecting the call and end buttons. I constantly press the volume up/down buttons on the side during use--I had my phone completely silent for the first week of ownership. The numeric buttons in general do not have a good feel, they  feel sluggish and unreliable.The software gets even worse. You know those three short cut keys on the top  half of the flip phone? Well, those are useless because you can only assign 9 pre-determined options to. You get things like pill reminder, alarm, tip calculator, and junk. You cannot set it to something like inbox or recent calls. Even worse is that once you press a shortcut button you need to confirm that is what you wanted to do.I'm used to predictive text on my Nokia. I press five keys and it tries to guess a five letter word. If it doesn't know it I can have the phone learn the word. On the Pantech Breeze if I press five keys it will try to guess four and six letter words before it even shows my legit five letter word. I don't know how to make it learn new words. It doesn't have the word 'scum' in it's dictionary.This phone attempts to do some kind of multitasking. If you go to a function that is considered an 'application' the phone will keep it in the memory unless you press the right key combination to fully exit it. If you don't the application stays in memory and eventually you'll get messages about not being able to more than 3 applications at the same time. There is no way to manage what applications are running unless you try to open more than three. Anything that is considered an application is useless, because they're things like email, instant messaging, and some kind of application manager. And I'm not sure what the application manager is, but it's never opened for me, it just sits there and twiddles it's thumbs. maybe it's download a bunch of stuff from the network or maybe it really doesn't do anything. Either way you lose.All of the games are 'trials' and over complicated.With that said, I would be able to look past all the negatives, except I have a hard time understanding what people are saying on this phone. I tried to have a conversation with my wife that consisted of me saying 'what' and 'excuse me' at least once in response to everything she said. On top of that I have been told that I am more difficult to understand on this phone. And for me this is the deal breaker. I needed a barebones phone that worked and this is not it.This phone is not worth the penny I paid. I am using AT&T;.


NO PROTECTIVE CASING FOR PHONE W/This Battery

Product Battery and back cover is GREAT 5 STARS!  But, the first day I had it I dropped my Samsung S4 with this battery while sitting and my screen cracked.  Until they make a more protective case for phone and battery I would recommend to stay away from it.Now I have to replace the whole phone.


looks nice (for a while)but sucks

The clear plastic turned yellow. The white rim on the outside turned yellow. My camera lens got scratched while the case was on. I am pretty sure you should not order this. I threw it away and got a three dollar case that is awesome!


Its pretty great

You have to be a total moron if you can't figure out a cell phone without a user manual. This phone is really easy to figure out any ways. I had it but some one stole it. Its not exactly like an Iphone, any idiot can figure that out. But it is super similar. If your battery didn't work, buy a new one. I didn't have to though. I charged mine at the end of the day, and if I wasn't constantly fiddling with it all day it worked non stop. Good phone. Does what its meant to.


Good product

The product was good. I recommend it to everyone who wants a good phone. I bought it for my wife and she loves it.


Samsung SGH-e105

I purchased the Samsung SGH-e105 to replace my old Nokia 3390. At first I was hesitant to purchase it, because it was not a Nokia, but this phone is much better than my Nokia and it is much smaller. The color screen can display 65000 colors. Most color screen phones can only display 256 or 4056 colors. The menu is easy to understand and everything is pretty straight forward. It also has AIM built into it, like the Nokia 3390. Other features include Polyphonic ringtones (which sound like real music), a huge screen, and an orgnaizer. If you are looking for a good color screen flip phone, then the Samsung SGH-e105 should be your choice.


LG HBS 200 Stereo Bluetooth Headset

From the moment I connected this headset to my blackBerry Curve, I have had nothing but joy listening to my music.  The sound is clear and crisp, the adjustments to sound and volume are easy to use, and the changeover to a phone call when one occurs is seamless.I previously paid 3 times as much for a bulky Motorola set, and this one is every bit as good, and much more comfortable to wear for long periods of time.  I recommend it without hesitation.


Use this to creat a larger antenna

My home is in a virtual dead spot. Initially I was disappointed by the negligible increase in signal strength. I decided to see whether uncoiling the cable would help. As luck would have it I decided to anchor the antenna with a magnet to the outdoor grill so that it would uncoil as I moved away. The signal strength rose from about a half bar to four. I saw another review which describes excellent results after attaching to a storm door. Perhaps the door is metal as well and what we've both done is create large passive repeaters.


Worth every penny

This case fits perfectly on my iPhone 5s - great build quality.  i highly recommend this case if you're looking for something with a low profile.


not working with s3

i have galaxy s3,HDMI  not working with samsung galaxy s3then i put my friend s4 its working with s4THEY HAVE TO MENTION THAT ITS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH S3ALSO CHARGING knob is long,i gona return it


Not the camera I thought it was

I feel so taken. This is not the 21 power zoom 16.3 megapixel camera I thought it was like what Costco carries for $399 including case and micro-card.  This unit is the 10 power, smaller, less powerful camera for about the same price as the better larger more complete one, and....it has no micro-card and no carrying case and it's zoom is half of the comparable model.  I want a refund and I want to return this camera and go get the better camera and better deal from Costco's.  How can this be accomplished?


Modern green pearl lace

This case is very cute. I would say the color is more of a mint color. I love the pearls are staying on. The lace isnt glued down all the way towards the bottom part. And the lace got dirty after the first day of me using it.


Love 😍

It's super cute and protective.😍 I've had it for almost a month now and a lot of people have complimented on my phone case😊 and I've dropped it a few times but my phone hasn't cracked so that's great too. I seriously recommend this case


Beware

I purchased this case a week ago and while charging the case gets hot. The case has began to melt due to the over heating of the case while charging . I would not recommend this case because of the risk of damage to your phone or yourself .


A Good Battery

The label looks ever so slightly different than the label on the battery that came new with the phone, but it charged (in the phone) with no issues, and holds a charge like the OEM battery used to. I would recommend getting it if you don't want to pay for one from Samsung.


Skip it

I suspect that guys giving 5 stars are getting paid money which should have gone into development and testing instead.I have had E65, E71 before this and like others here have been waiting for this half a year.I was not expecting much .. just a bit faster version of E71.Sp far I am amazed that they allow this to to pass quality testingHere are main issues:1) Psiloc World Traveler - if you are new owner don't touch it !! Once you configure it there is no getting rid of it. Since it is preinstalled you can't even uninstall it. So it keeps bugging me to connect to internet even when I am roaming.2) Truphone does not work with E72. This was my favorite VOIP application which I was able to use worldwide from any hotspot and call to my contacts directly. Entire VOIP integration is screwed up and you have to download it separately.3) No Podcasts. I was so used to download my favorite radio programms and listen to them on plane. So now I struggle with Escarpod.4) Browser is marginally better at rendering pages but crashes every session.Good stuff:1) Hotmail, Yahoo and Gmail connections seem to be more stable. On E71 they were getting stuck at times2) Camera is better3) Google Maps work4) Fring works5) Call quality is good


Low Ring Volume

Well just received my second S2100 the first one was defective when you closed the lid the back light would not shut off occasionally and drain the battery also when you opened the lid sometimes it would not come on automatically and you would have to push a button to get into the menu. Haven't completed the setup process yet but as soon as I do I will amend my review. just be sure you get a good one before you complete the activation process at least check the things I mentioned. You will have to activate it to evaluate the call quality. One thing I did not like was the ring volume seems to be much lower then their cheaper Jax which is considerably louder. The one ring tone that is fairly loud is the classic so after turning the volume all the way up if you need more volume try that one. Also read somewhere that it was mentioned that this phone doesn't support a call record well it does just press the bottom of the navigation button when you first open the phone NOT from the main menu and you will see the following. Missed Calls Received calls Outgoing Calls All Calls and Call timers.updateOne other thing I don't like is how small the fonts are for texting I mean if you really like to text unless you have really good eyes this phone may not be for you thinking about possibly returning this one for something better, can't beat the 12 dollar price though.


Has a stong toxic paint smell

The case that I received had a very strong toxic paint smell.I'm sure it would not be wise to carry it on my belt or  even keep it in the house. I'm still undecided whether to return it (as a matter of principle, not that I care about $5 I paid for it) or send it to U.S. CPSC.But in any case I wouldn't take it even if I'm paid to do so.


Dope Case

Card case is awesome. On top of actually being a really good case to protect your phone, it keeps your wallet at your findertips, I travel alot and I never have to fumble around for my ID or credit card when I'm checking in or going through security.  Everything is in my hand. The case itself provides great protection, there is a lip to protect the front screen and the case fits snug.  I have dropped my phone a few times, like almost flung it across the room trying to catch it, and the case protected the phone.  Not a mark on it.


The good, the bad, the ugly. BEWARE OF THE UGLY

The good, the bad, the ugly.  "The good", just a week old and it dose work & hold a charge."The bad", the fit is tight so tight their is a problem removing it & it is a cheap plastic & the top portion does not fit."The ugly" this thing is so tight that it cracked the back of my iPhone.  This obviously is a manufacturing problem. I would suggest you look elsewhere because I now have to replace my iPhone 4s.


By far the worst phone I have ever owned.

So, I upgraded from the HTC G2 Android phone. I purchased both phones because I really like using an Android phone with a real keyboard. That being said, there is no other benefit to this phone.I assumed this one would be less buggy, slow, and crash-prone than the old phone, since it's newer and from a more prominent company. WRONG. The thing is slow as MOLASSES (even after disabling the massively wasteful Lookout scam software) due to all its "3D" animations.This is basically the Gateway of smartphones - loaded with bloatware and so-so build quality.Next up is Google Voice. I know that's a Google app, but it crashes MORE OFTEN THAN NOT when loading.Then you have the calendar. The calendar on my G2 was simple and ACTUALLY FUNCTIONED. This one disobeys you most of the time and is difficult to use (note: I'm not some curmudgeonly old guy who is new to technology; I'm a computer technician). It keeps suggesting things at random and just overall an OVERWHELMING EXPERIENCE when all I wanted was a phone with a keyboard that let me put in my business appointments.How about *gasp* a phonecall? Once a month, it'll crash while trying to answer a phonecall, requiring a reboot.Heaven forbid you want to download your pictures off the phone! Then you have the Samsung Kies malware. Instead of showing up on your computer like a thumbdrive like every other phone in the universe, this one requires (and automatically injects) Kies malware into your computer. Can't leave well enough alone, Samsung. (For Mint PC users, this implies using the gMTP software that works every other time.)Battery life is a little over a day (heaven forbid you enable DATA services, though, and you're down to a few hours, after which you're greeted with a constant popup attack reminding you to plug in your phone in case you're too stupid to know what the battery meter is for).I was inspired to write this review this morning when I found my phone dead on my desk. Once a week now, it doesn't FEEL like charging while plugged in.I'm going to throw it away now and buy a rotary phone instead. At least those don't crash while answering. They just make a pleasant "ding"!


Nokia E7 Review: Great com device

I received this e7 as a gift. It runs Symbian^3 Anna, Software Version 022.014.02.01, released 2011-07-05. Other features: Nokia Web browser 7.3 / Flash 4.0 / Java 2.2.I have had Nokia smart phones before, the last was an n95; thus, I've been familiar with Symbian s60 devices.My n95, which I'll benchmark the e7 against, had great:essential phone functionsfocusing camera with flash (which took unparalleled pictures)speaker qualityoffice functionalityDESIGN:The e7 is finely made, very Nokia: stylish, tight lines, understated, elegant, aristocratic. Hinge mechanism is higher quality than similar mechanisms on other phones I've tried. It is slightly larger than the iPhone 4G and slightly heavier, but it fits nicely in my pocket and is not much more cumbersome than my n95 or my SE Equinox. The touchscreen makes a little buzz when you touch it; some phones don't do this so I find it useful.TOUCHSCREEN:This is my first touchscreen phone. It took some getting used to but after a couple days no biggie, in landscape. Typing on touchscreen is surprisingly accurate in landscape. Comparison: I make more errors on iOS and Android (without Swype, though less with) than this phone; don't ask my why. Portrait typing - no dale. Swype is available, but actually I don't like it much. I still make some errors though. Screen quality itself is absolutely beautiful; though my coworker's current 5g iPod touch has better resolution.Other phones & media players have better screen resolution: iPod touch, various Samsung & HTCs as well.KEYPAD:My first QWERTY phone. Keypad is quality though, has control, shift, function keys, and arrows. Complete with alternate shift keyboard (yellow characters, key on bottom left) though positioning makes it a tad difficult to actuate the 3rd character on keys in the bottom left of the keypad. But you can cycle through a key's alternate letters by pressing the key repeatedly. I prefer standard dialpads with t9 (or iTap on Motorolas), but this one is high quality too. I like.CAMERA:The 8MP camera is quite nice. Photos and light are not as rich or deep on this camera as on the n95 which had a focusing camera. As standard for Nokia, the camera app is great. Camera goodies such as Picture and Video editor software integrate nicely into the camera app itself. So sad that the phone doesn't have Carl Zeiss on board as my n95 made lust worthy 5mp photos my friends swore couldn't come from a phone. I understand lack of CZ focusing mechanics keeps size down (what about that awesome n8 camera though ...... arg). But the app itself I like better than the Android or iOS camera apps.MUSIC:Music player is fine and mostly unchanged from the s60 v5 version. The app "Podcasting" is missing for some reason. Now to handle podcasts via an application, it must be through paid apps which are less capable than the previous Nokia Podcasting app. None are rated highly, and reportedly contain bugs. I download podcasts via RSS feeds in Nokia Web or Opera which suffices for now. Comparison: the iOS music player is much better since it all evolved from an iPod eg, podcasting & smart playlists (maybe I can do this with the e7 but its still a little new to me). Also, no stereo speakers like n95, miss that.But, no stereo speakers. So in this way it doesn't match the n95.VOLUME ROCKER:I didn't know a volume rocker could be made which was stylish & easy to use. I like it!OS:Anna makes vast improvements on menu and option access IMHO (compared with the n95). Contextual menus are more predictably formatted, which is a big stride (similar to the way File and Edit menus tend to be across apps and OS's). Cut/paste nearly ubiquitously throughout the the OS. Also, no issues needing to reboot daily as others mention, or any of the other problems. I guess Anna fixes all that.Menus are still somewhat deep, more like a computer than other smartphones or PMP devices. Navigating the menus can get a little tiresome. But this is also a plus since I like hierarchically organizing my junk.I hear comparisons to iOS and honestly I don't know what the big deal is with iOS. iOS appears a bit snappier sometimes with screen rendering. Also, Netflix works on iOS which is a plus. BUT, basic user choices with how applications work, file system, visual display/theming, etc have all been in Symbian since the beginning as I recall, which iOS doesn't have. Other comparisons: WebOS is more creatively, functionally, and aesthetically designed than all other mobile OS's so no comparison there (too bad Nokia didn't partner with HP instead of MS since I think WebOS is the best smart phone OS). Android devices seem to have even more options, but often lag, and also lack in the visual experience of the OS. So far I have not experienced lags or issues reported by other users. So, for me, Symbian is great.** BOOM **HDMI outSmoking hot. Seriously I watched a digital movie on my 42in 1080p by mounting it from USB flash drive via the phone.** BOOM **USB on the goplugging in a flash drive automatically opens the drive and there's an app in the menu that lets you either backup the phone or exchange/replace data. Haven't tried it yet though.** BOOM **OVI Maps.This is one of the best features of the phone. It's clearly as good as a TomTom or Garmin, better than Gmaps, very fast, loads of options. My n95 sadly was one of those with a semi-borked GPS chip so I cannot compare this feature. Also, you can dl maps and navigate with the data connection turned off. Full GPS apparently. All free. I don't know if that helps justify a purchase but it seems unusual for a cell to have.INCLUDED SOFTWARE:1. QuickOffice. I'm not sure if this is standard, but it comes on mine. Nice.2. Mail for Exchange. Gmail isn't fully integrated (cannot star or make important, etc) but it is very fast via MfE. MfE is customizable. Haven't tried the Gmail app itself though. It would be nice if MfE or Google would integrate the GoogleDocs and GoogleVoice features into MfE as I'm a heavy user of both (at least on my laptop).3. Nokia Web browser is much improved from the n95 (s60). Still not as good as the Android browser or Opera; but still much improved. It is slightly slow on starting occasionally.4. Photo Editor & Video Editor - love them. Very feature rich.OTHER SOFTWARE I SUGGEST:Nokia - Internet Radio / Sports Tracker / Panorama (cool app to stitch together photos into one giant photo))Non-Nokia - Fring / Trapster / Opera / Upcode / WordPressISSUES:1. On startup, Ovi thinks I don't have an account. Seems like it should recognize I'm already a member. What's up with that? (fixed: just sign in and check the remember me box)2. Battery life is generally good for me; I don't have issues others on here have had. I did find situations which destroy the battery though:Wi-fi (especially if driving around - either turn it off or no juice)Maps (get a car charger for sure, and a dash mount because this thing is equivalent to GPS, works off network too if you've dl'd a map)Fring (pummels battery if not connected to strong wi-fi) though imho Fring rocks.3. Sending 8mp pics as MMS via Tmo? Cough. 15 min later ..... Tmo does NOT play with large pics for some reason. Had enormous problems with the n95 & Sony Ericsson Equinox too. This phone is no different. Thankfully if you want to send a pic you can choose email from the send menu (good integration) and when I send via Gmail it takes like 2 seconds. Tmo needs to figure this one out since I know it's not the phone's problem.WISHES:1. In comparison to my old (and awesome) n95:a) speakers are not as good as n95 (which was stereo)b) I miss the "Gallery" which was kind of like a rotating Coverflow of images and video (seriously, I think Nokia came up with it before other companies)c) focusing camera (n95 had a phenomenal camera, tad slow compared to other cell cameras, but awesome)d) music management, the old Podcasting application is gone and sort functions (date, size, etc) aren't as good as n95 for some reason2. More font sizes. Of the three, small too small, medium to large.3. Improved contextual menus: How about adding a menu item to the option menu with a row of common icons just below the "Show open applications" menu item (the top one in option/contextual menus? Suggested symbols: "Exit to home screen and close application," "Exit to containing folder," "Close application," "New," "Settings." Stick all these icons on one row so I don't have to scroll up and down trying to find Exit. Everyone understands these icons, in just about every format or every OS they're ever presented in. Close with an x, Home with an up arrow, Exit sign, plus sign. This type of menu would offer more functions in smaller real estate.4. Bring back bookmarklets in Symbian web browser. Miss. Them.5. No Netflix / Amazon video. It will play movie formats, just not streaming from Amazon or Netflix.This is one of the best gifts I've gotten in a long time. And certainly the best cell phone. I'd recommend it. Don't let my list of "issues" dissuade you; you haven't seen my extremely nitpicky Android, iOS, Windows, or Mac issues lists. Frankly, I love the phone. I don't feel trapped by a locked-clone ecosystem, I get a phone that respects me (gives me more control than iOS and actually feels more like a computer which I like), and is ready for my particular productivity needs, integrates with online services well and comes with nice goodies like the smoking hot HDMI out, great camera app, awesome Maps. Btw, no, I don't work for Nokia or the cellphone industry.I'll update in the future once I've got some miles on the phone.Month 3:I love it more now. Maps, QuickOffice, Fring,  good notification services, frequently called number scrolling widget (love this bugger). Maps comment earlier about pummeling battery...only if network GPS is used, dl'ing local map to phone doesn't squash the battery. Two office mates want one now hehe.More apps I recommend: Nokia Situations, Nokia Drop (love them both), Bubue "Books" (not from Ovi/Nokia store, but from Maemo apps page, so I'm guessing its a QT app). And surprisingly using QuickOffice a ton, both with touchscreen and keyboard.


Great

Awesome products for the price I couldn't find a better deal. I even got to share some of them with other people.


Striking example of how to NOT run a tech start-up

Entrepreneurs far and wide, pull out your note-taking implement of choice and mark this one down for the books - when you raise 1000% more from investors than you set out to in the first place ([...] you should sink at least a tiny bit of your capital into PR and tech support infrastructure.  This product is now dead in the water because of such a simple oversight.


Great Phone

I sold my iPhone for this BB Q5. I love it, great phone, easy to use, comes with an app to work with MS office docs, You can use for games if that is what you're into, but I use my phone for communication, not games. This has it all. BB is going to make, don't believe the nay sayers out there, why are all the iPhone and Android users downloading BB Messaging if they thought BB was so bad. This is a secure phone too, serious users all over the world trust BB. Great merchant.


Unhappy Husband

I never got it die to either the weather or postal mistake. So I am not very happy I was getting it for my wife.


Great except for one slightly annoying drawback

This case was pretty much exactly what I was looking for, for my Nexus 7 (2013) tablet-- I've always used TPU cases, they have saved my devices on more than one occasion and I guess I just like the feel of them and the relative lack-of-bulk.Early on I decided I didn't need/want a case with a fold-over cover, but I did want the functionality of being able to prop up the tablet without a separate stand-- so the kickstand feature on this case was what sealed the deal for me...However, the kickstand is also the source of the annoying drawback:  When the stand is not "deployed" and is flat against the back of the tablet (like in the image above), it snaps in, which is of course a perfectly sensible feature.  However, the problem is that they were a bit overzealous in making sure it snapped in securely, and so it takes a bit of force to open it up again.  Because there is no release mechanism other than just prying it open, unless you have really small finger-tips or long-ish fingernails, you will have trouble opening the kickstand.I happen to keep my fingernails quite short (yeah I bite them, I know I know bad habit), and it is just too securely-fastened for me to pry it open easily/at-will.  I have to struggle with it most times, and a couple of times I was actually not even able to un-snap the kickstand at all no matter what I tried, and so I had to use a key that happened to be nearby as an improvised lever.The kickstand issue shouldn't be a problem for probably most women or anyone with average-length fingernails (or anyone with readily-available tiny lever-like objects all around their home/workplace/car: for example, pens or paperclips), so that's why it still gets 4 stars, but just be aware this could be an issue for you if you buy this case. (I've also figured out how to apply downward pressure in such a way that it will "pop" it out rather than pry it out-- seems to work most times, and I'm getting better at it as time goes on).Also, I agree with the other reviewer that the kickstand brace does seem flimsy, but in using it regularly I haven't had it break or show signs of wear or anything (and theoretically I think the kickstand would probably still function without it, you'd just lose the ability to "lock" it into the "all-the-way-open" position, which the brace enables you to do).  So it may be that it is just supposed to be flexible to make the kickstand easier to deal with, and the side-effect is that it seems flimsy.Just in general, the hybrid hard/soft design works very nicely.  It's just the right balance of hard and soft, and it feels plenty sturdy and adds a bit of heft but not too much, just about right.  The stand is very stable in both landscape and portrait, with nice comfortable angles (not too vertical, not too horizontal).


Works even for a Samsung Note 2!

We're always going somewhere. Whether it's a quick trip to the store for some regular shopping, going out to eat or actually heading out of town for a family day out. Either way we're on the road a fair amount of time and generally I put my cell phone in the cup holder. I'm the type who can't use the phone while driving, nor do I feel comfortable using the phone while driving. My husband on the other hand I'm always yelling at him to put the phone down while we're in the car - he makes me nervous. Well I found a product that I am in love with for my car rides: a Universal Cell Phone Car Mount.I received a universal car mount to try out for myself. I have a Samsung Note 2 as my phone, which as many of you know is a pretty darn big phone. I love the phone, but it's definitely not convenient for one hand use. It works best to use for apps, online surfing, texting, etc; but as a phone it's huge. Well I'm happy to say that this car mount truly is universal because it does fit my phone! There's no slipping and sliding. The mount grips my phone tightly to keep it in place and actually sticks and holds up to the windshield in my car. I didn't try my dashboard since I'm not a huge fan of things going on my dashboard, but I mounted my phone up as if it were a GPS. I can see who's calling/texting, get navigation, etc without having my phone in hand. The mount is super easy to use and no instructions were necessary. It's also pretty decent quality.Needless to say I'm quite happy with my universal car mount and definitely recommend them for safer driving practices!READ FULL REVIEW: [...]


this phone will never be available from this site

I emailed Amazon to ask about the ETA of the V300; this is what they told me:Thank you for writing to Amazon.com.I am sorry for any misunderstanding regarding the availability of theMotorola V300 Phone on our web site.Unfortunately, the Motorola V300 Phone is out-of-stock and we do notexpect to receive any more from our supplier. For this reason, thephone can not be added to your Shopping Cart.I hope that this information is helpful. If you have any furtherquestions, please refer to our Help section:http://www.amazon.com/help/Thanks for shopping at Amazon.com.Sorry Folks, I wanted one too. Try elsewhere, and good luck.


Take two

The first assembly did not function when fully assembled. We shipped it back and a second one was quickly shipped. The second one works great and looks great.


VERY DISAPPOINTED!

I read all the reviews especially the ones that specifically mentioned iPads. It was because of those reviews that I decided to purchase this product because I needed the backup for traveling/long flights. It arrived yesterday charged up to 3 bars so I charged it all the way to 4 bars. I connected it to my iPad 4 which was at about 25%.  After 3 hours the battery died (all lights went off) and my iPad was only charged to about 50%. I was irritated but decided to give it one more chance. So today, I once again fully charged the battery and connected it to my iPad. The battery once again died after about 3 hours and it only charged my iPad to about 75%. I am returning it tomorrow for a refund. I just ordered the Anker Astro Pro2 20000 mAh...it's $40 more but sometimes it better to splurge instead of being thrifty.


Changed My Bias

I used to be a Zagg fanboy, only buying InvisibleShield for my products.When I heard that the SPen was having issues on the Galaxy Note 2 with the shields on, I was immediately worried I would have to settle on lower quality protection.As recommended on the XDA-Developers forums, I purchased this SGP protection and received the product in a very timely manner. I was shocked that it came with two protectors and little stickers that were to remove any dust that might happen to land on the protectors during installation. These are really awesome and make installation really easy to prevent airbubbles.Installation itself was straightforward, and I was able to redo the installation several times because I kept misaligning the protector. You can't do this with other products like Zagg because they stretch and become useless. So that was a major plus in my book.With it installed and no airbubbles, I was shocked at how smooth the screen felt under my finger and with the Spen. It felt a ~little~ different, but not in a terrible way. And it looks beautiful, can't tell there is a protector on it! After two weeks of usage, its held up really well.The only downside of the SGP is that it smudges and has tons of fingerprint attraction. Constantly wiping the screen down. But it's a really small price to pay for the quality you get here.


Good product

I just got this today and have opened it.  I haven't used it in my car yet, but it seems to work fine.  The only thing I have an issue with is that there are no directions; it is simple enough to use, but I'm not sure what the memory function, etc., does.  I will change this review if a problem arises.


Good value

This is the third headset that I have used.  Out of the three I would rank this one second.  I found the plastic piece that cups your ear to be unflexible.  It should have more give to contour for smaller or larger ears.  I let my daughter use it but it would not stay on her ear properly (smaller ear).  Also, I would prefer the clippy part to be black instead of clear.The functionality of the ear piece was great though.  I love that fact that my phone (android) connected to it automatically and the music that I was playing went to it automatically.  The music was clear and even my daughter enjoyed it.  The call volume and clarity was good.It would have been nice if this unit came with a car charger.  Overall this is a good headset and I would recommend it.


don't waste your money or time on this piece of crap

what a  piece of crap this was. Simple to set up? Think again. After spending 2 hours on phone with Vizio, they couldn't figure out  why  all I got was a buzzing sound.  Can't return this thing fast enough. Vizio techs disconnected me once and never called back. Then had to start all over again with rep who kept putting me on hold and discussing with someone else. Useless. They even suggested i return it. Disgusted.


smartphone charging station

This product was a huge disappointment. It is cheaply made. It looks like it was a project for a 5-yr old. It was of very poor quality, and not useable for my requirements. I do not recommend this product.


Great buy!

Very happy with the quality, only thing is is that you have to remove the case I. Order to use the silence switch and press very hard on the volume rocker to change the volume and ringer. Durable, came on time, and fits phone perfectly! Very happy with the purchase overall! :) also, the case is not hard at all to take off!


Terribly buggy, built like a toy, AVOID

I really wanted to love this phone in every way. It has a lot going for it as you see from the reviews.What follows this updated review is the original, I am now 10 days into this POS and 3 factory resets later, I can soundly conclude that this phone is garbage.Great ideas, built like a toy, and completely unreliable. I've had plenty of phones and never seen anything so aggravating before.BEWARE: If you are foolhardy enough to bother with this after research, make sure you don't save anything to the phone itself, only the SD card, as there is no file manager you will lose everything everytime you reset, and reset you will. Bye bye contacts, pictures (camera sucks btw), apps, all down the toilet.Buggy buggy buggy. Just Google "Nokia 521 issues," then have a good laugh at my expense, then go get yourself a reliable phone. This ain't it.Just days ago I was more optimistic... This is my older review:But here is what is what I don't like:-No forward facing camera. You might want to think about how this will affect you. Forget Skype or any other video calling, no dice. In this day and age VERY limiting. Deal breaker item. I personally will never own another phone without this camera.-Windows. You might like it or not, I personally kinda do, but if you have gotten used to the app selections of android or iPhone, this will be like stepping back in time several years. There are enough apps for me, but check out the selection first.I really don't care for the disappearing tiles all the time, what's up with that?-The screen lock is absurd. Major deal breaker. Spent a day locked out, and every time you try a password it doubles the amount of time you have to wait to try again. How stupid is that. I ended up forced to do a factory reset and lost valuable pictures and data in the process. I will never buy another phone with that obnoxious feature. Epic fail.-No file manager, really? Weak. I shouldn't have to make 7 navigations and open 3 apps just to find a simple file.I will say though:-This phone is very fast, apps usually load quick.-Good cell reception and great WiFi reception.-The keyboards are fantastic, right on queue!-I LOVE SD expandable memory. MAJOR plus.-Best touch screen I have ever owned. And my last phone was the Samsung Infuse (priced at 6 TIMES this Nokia 521). Wow.-Battery life is through the roof. I watched 6 hours of video while traveling and she had lots more in her. Pretty amazing.-Strong audio and speakers. Again, best I have owned yet.Maybe the screen lock can be worked around. Until then I refuse to use it.One thing that will make my relationship brief with the 521 is the lack of that forward camera. Shame about that.


The case is fine.

The case is fine. It's a plastic black case with a popout so the phone can sit upright while watching a movie. But the shipping for this item cost twice as much as the case did! And it wasn't quoted anywhere in the sale, I only saw the outrageous $20 shipping charge after my account had been charged.


skyrocket

I searched a long time for a car mount that would work with my SGH-i727 (Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket). I read reviews where this mount would work, but it would be a little tight. So no case or it would be too big.I had to dremel one of the of tabs to allow access to the power button on the top right side (just a little bit, it's still there), but otherwise everything stated above is true. I use the bluetooth connectivity for audio, so I'm not sure about others having issues with the audio jack.Works great!


Its okay...

It came on time.It is a bit difficult to get off my phone but it was okay when it was on.It serves its purpose, to protect my phone if it falls and make it stylish.Its bulky, and hard to use the slide out keyboard.It just needed some getting use toI had to cut off a little bit of the piece near the charge hole because my charger didnt fit when it was on.But after I cut it, it worked fine.


Item broke within 3 weeks

I bought this HTC Evo 4G and it worked fine for a couple weeks and then one day just shut off and found out the mother board needed to be replace I would never buy from this seller again.


EXCELLENT value for the price!

Product came with extra items such as a detachable strap and a stylus with a clip which you can actually attach to the case on the outside of the spine. Plus it also has sections inside where you could place money, credit cards, etc. The case also had a magnetic flap that kept it from flopping open unexpectedly when it was closed. It could even be propped up for hands free viewing just like a much larger tablet case will do. What you see in the product ad picture is exactly what you get (minus the electronic device/I-Pod of course,  lol)  Don't let the cheap price fool you. Overall, this product is an EXCELLENT value for the price!


Simple but effective

I bought this unit on a recommendation from Terry White, who has a technology blog relating to iPhones, etc. The unit is in two pieces. One piece hooks on to the louvers of the air conditioning vent while the second piece is the cradle for the iPhone. The challenge for buyers (which is difficult to know in advance) is whether the design is a great match for your particular vehicle.My expectation is that it is probably at least adequate for all vehicles and probably outstanding for many. My particular vehicle, a Lexus 330, is somewhere in between. The piece that attaches to the louvers is two side by side prongs with an adjustable "leg" opposite that helps stabilize the unit on the vent. Where it may get tricky for some is that, depending on the distance between the louvers, the prongs will either line up optimally or you may have to  adjust the spacing between the prongs. The unit permits adjustment of the spacing but it doesn't appear to be a strong design feature. For vents with two layers of louvers set at a 90 degree angle (the case in the Lexus 330) you need to place the prongs in such a way as to clip on one set of louvers without running into the other set.The ball joint adjustment on the connection between the the prong piece and the cradle permits you to swivel the cradle in whatever direction you want once the prongs are seated on the vent. That is what makes it possible to be used with a wide variety of air vents. But there is no doubt that it's optimal use is with vents that have a single set of louvers.


Great tablet

I just purchased it a few days ago but so far I'm happy with it with only a few complaints. I've found the screen and tablet size to be nearly perfect for my needs. The G Pad is just small and narrow enough for me to hold in one hand easily.The screen quality for the most part is very good. The black levels are not excellent so when watching movies with dark scenes it tends to lose a little detail. The whites are warm/yellow when compared to my Nexus 7. The display is also more on the dim side. The fullest brightness is what my Nexus 7 looks like at 50%. Other than that I've found it enjoyable to use for reading and gaming.I've found the speaker quality is slightly above average since it has stereo speakers but it loses points for the being rear firing.The performance seems to be somewhat mixed. I think LG uses too many animations and effects and it sometimes makes the performance suffer. This can be mitigated by using a third party launcher like Nova or Apex. Another issue is that it is still stuck on Android 4.2.2 so im holding out for the improved performance of Kitkat. Finally, I've discovered that the processor in this model differs from the Wi-fi only model. It uses the same Snapdragon 400 Processor @ 1.5 GHz as the 2013 Edition Nexus 7 versus the Snapdragon 600 in the Wi-fi G Pad. For games and apps you will see similar performance as a 2013 Nexus 7 but LG's interface tends to bog the Verizon Edition of the G Pad down in comparison.The battery life seems decent. My first full charge and complete discharge lasted about 11 hours with over 6 hours of screen on time and heavy mixed use. I expect that may improve a bit over the next few charges.Overall, it is a very good tablet with sleek and sturdy build quality. I would recommend this over the Nexus 7 only if you want a classier metal design and larger screen as those are literally the only benefits of this device over a Nexus. Obviously, the Nexus will always benefit from the latest Android versions versus this carrier edition tablet that is already 2 releases behind at this point.Finally, I feel I should note the first unit I purchased and a rather sizeable piece of debris or dust right near the center of the screen but thankfully Amazons excellent customer service exchanged it for me and my new tablet is flawless so far.


bad

this case is cute and fits good. but if you keep in in your pockets and it falls out, the case snaps off and the little plastic things that keep it on, break off. you can try to put it on again but it doesn't stay on. to much money for a case that only lasts a couple of weeks. i would nooootttt recommend it to  anyone who wants a good strong case.


Allows you to charge and use at the same time!

With the original cord that came with the tablet, I noticed,  I could not charge and use at the same time. I did not like that.This extra long cord does that and also allows you to use it further away from the power outlet. I would recommend thispurchase to other Samsung Tablet users.


Affordable and reliable

I'm very happy with my sealer. It heats up very quickly and creates an airtight seal instantly.My only complaint is its size and weight. I use mine in the house, not for commercial applications, and being 18" long and 5" wide, it takes up a lot of space. I have to stow it away after every use. It would be nice if it were sleeker and lighter and smaller. Oh, and a built-in latch would be good, too.


Bought Separately

I was looking for this package for less than $69 from the usual sources, but of course everyone has it for the same price.  However, what I did find is that Amazon sells the "Stone" for $38 and the back for $22 separately.  So it would appear I'm getting the same setup for $60.Note1:  When you search for the back, it may come up with a 3rd party seller.  Click on the link for "other sellers" in that listing to see the Amazon Prime item.Note2:  I haven't received these items yet, so the rating is in anticipation that everything will work.  I'll come back and update once I get them.


Almost worth it...

If you like the Palm OS and you just need a basic phone that includes it, this phone is a lightweight, attractive solution.  HOWEVER, some moron at Samsung decided it would be a good idea to allow the user to RECEIVE text messages but NOT be able to reply or SEND them!  I heard Samsung's reasoning was that the typical user of this phone wouldn't be a text-messager. So ignorant!  Anyway, you can download a buggy third-party app that will let you send them but SPRINT--another bunch of idiots--has made it impossible for the user to determine who any of the incoming SMS messages are from if they are outside the PCS network!  Thus, you can send text messages and receive text messages, but you cannot reply!  If some one sends you a text that says, "What are you doing tonight?" and you are not expecting the message, you have to guess who sent it in order to send a message in response. It's absolutely the most asinine logic I have ever encountered in a piece of digital equipment.  Otherwise, I like the design and the connectivity. The signal strength is so-so, and it's been discontinued so no one supports it. Too bad, because it could have really been something.


A dud - COMPLETE UTTER RUBBISH

Device was sold unlocked.  Took it to AT&T to install my contract line on it.  Impossible to get Internet on the phone line.  Only goes to Edge which is so slow no Internet can be picked up.  Device loses connectivity with the mobile phone network once you switch it off.  The APN wipes immediately.  You have to go through a mind-boggling thing with wi-fi to get it back onto mobile phone connectivity.  Wi-fi connection itself is patchy and keeps going on and off.  Baffled and confounded AT&T's best as well as the mobile phone diagnostic and repair service next door.  Several changes of SIM card as well as all their best permutations on the phone did not help.  I can only make calls on it and nothing else.  I might have as well bought a $10 phone.  PURE RUBBISH.  Either the Z10 is a big con or the seller sold me a dud (or both).  Seriously upset


Just bought this last week

just bought this last week and have had Net 10 service for over 2 years with many different phones. You can't use sim card in any of their other phones and don't try and port your existing number without being on the phone with someone from India for hours. Currently I just bought their sim card and I'm using my AT&T; LOCKED HTC Inspire 4G on their $50 a month plan. It works great but internet data rates although said to be at 4G speeds isn't the best at times but does worked. to recap customer service does suck at times but I live in South Jersey and phone service is excellent. I pay less then half of what I used to for only 400 minutes with ATT. Net 10 servie is worth the hassles if you live in an area where they have service like NJ. I installed an App called My data manager that helps me keep track of my data use since they do limit data to 1.5gb and then cut you off. It does a great job at letting me know which programs hog the most data so I try and use those only when WIFI is present. Overall I believe the money I save monthly is well worth any of the hassles I've experienced.Net 10 customer service = 1 starphone service in my area = 5 starsdata service my area=  4 stars


great phone

I ended up purchasing 3 of them, great size and features.  Two came unlocked and updated to ICS 4.0 and one was on 2.3 android.  Battery when not doing heavy downloading lasts me about 2.5 days as that was important to me.


Fantastic protection. Flimsy belt clip.

First thing I want to say is how much I absolutely loathe phone cases or holsters of any form. Half the reason I choose the iPhone 4 was because I love the sleek appearance and generous use of glass. Unfortunately however I have accepted a new job that puts me out in the field and subjects my phone to some extreme conditions that it would be unlikely to survive uncovered.Originally I intended to use the Survivor only while at work, and only on days when I'd be in the field. This is why I chose the Survivor instead of the Otterbox - the ease with which the case goes on and off. Much to my surprise though I haven't removed the phone from the case since the minute it arrived from UPS. Despite the added bulk I'm finding I really dig the extra "gripability" this case provides - the phone now fits so much more comfortably in my hands and the rubber it's made from has just the right amount of non-slip action to it. When I hold the phone it feels like a brick I could smash something with, rather than the fragile slab of glass I'd grown used to. The screen protector does not interfere with the touchscreen operation, and all buttons and ports remain usable and functional.It's not all roses and rainbows though..There definitely are some downsides to this case. The first and most glaring is the joke of a belt clip Griffin engineers must still be laughing about. It's the equivalent of building a high security bank vault fitted with a screen door. It's made of cheap plastic, it barely grips the case, it falls off at the slightest bump, and you cannot easily snap the case back in to it without using two hands. Bottom line, it's completely unusable.Next up is the bezel around the screen. I appreciate the care Griffin took to protect the phone, but for those of us with larger digits you'll encounter some difficulty using the keyboard and in general performing any task that requires touching near the edge of the screen. This is particularly frustrating for me as I use a jailbroken device and have grown accustomed to Activator gestures such as "slide-in from bottom" that are now completely impossible to use.The flaps. The dock and headphone are not too bad once you get used to them, but it is a minor annoyance. The camera flap however is a big pain in the butt. In order to use the camera (or the LED as a flash light, as I am wont to do), you will need to pluck the flap open, and then also pin the flap down with one finger, all while attempting to hold the phone steady and touch the camera shutter button. This is about as difficult as it sounds and you can forget about those quick to pass Kodak moments being snapped.One last mention is the buttons. The home button is very easy to push, almost a bit too easy. The sleep button requires a bit of added effort - you will never accidentally push it. The volume buttons are largely unaffected. The vibrate switch is a little tricky, as you are presented with yet another flap and a tiny hole that none of my fingers can possibly fit in to. I find myself using a toothpick or other improvised implement to manipulate this switch with necessary. Fortunately this is rarely necessary in my occupation.All in all I would still recommend this case. The pros and cons are pretty evenly balanced - you really can't place a value on protecting the fragile glass features of this phone in the harsh and dusty environment I am prone to to expose it to.***EDIT on October 6, 2011***Much to NOBODY's surprise, the belt clip broke today after barely six weeks of use. I called Griffin's warranty support department, who was very friendly and helpful. The good news is they have redesigned the belt clip to strengthen it due to an overwhelming amount of warranty claims. The bad news is they are currently back ordered and will take several weeks to ship.The case itself is holding up great. There's a few chips on the bezel that surround the screen, and the corners of the rubber part are beginning to wear smooth. I have dropped the phone at least twice now from 6-8' off the ground with no damage. So far the fine carbon dust that I bring home from work in my hair, clothes, lunch box, etc has not penetrated the case. I fully expect this thing to last quite a bit longer.


Didn't work. Wasn't new

Just wasted a bunch of time on this lemon.The phone turns off 5-10 minutes after being unplugged, although the battery isn't actually depleted.Various parts didn't seem new. I suspect that this phone was actually refurbished.


A wast of money

In my opinon after trying to install two of these and either dust particles inside of the film or not able to get out the air bubbles completely.  A complete waste of money


works great with a little help

got the jabra 125s to go w/motorola s9 headset and ipod. many issues pairing with other adapters and motorola was NO help, but one call to tech service at jabra and i was jogging. yes the thing has a tendency to move away from ipod connection but a simple rubberband solved the problem.  tried 2 other adaptors before i got this one so i am somewhat experienced with the issue. i am happy and jabra tech support is the absolute best.  they even sent me a free charging cord when i lost mine.


Love, love, love it! used to love it.

I must say.. my noodle arrived WEEKS before the scheduled date. I love the flatness.. I can lay in my bed and with the length of the cord not have to worry about the battery running out. Love the pink color, as it fits my truly girlie-girl self. <3.. ***************less then 2 months into it, the cord stopped working.  :-( for that I change my 5 star rating to a 2.


Absolute Garbage

Only thing I got out of this purchase is a nice screen cleaning cloth.  I've installed dozens of other screen protectors for half the cost and they are a breeze to install.  This one forget about it.  Followed the instructions to a T and it turned out looking like garbage.  I purchased an Amzer for my Evo 3D, it lasted six months with no screen damage whatsoever, install was a snap.  I will purchase Amzer for my Epic Touch and never order this one again for any of my future phones or tablets.


Samsung S3300 review

Got this phone to upgrade a 2 year old Sony Erickson 810 model from ATT.  Didn't want to shell out the dollars for a plan increase (texting, internet etc) with ATT free phones beyond the basic models. Device worked easily once the ATT sim card was plugged in and the battery charged.  Touchscreen is responsive though not comparable to iphone quality.  Product comes with a stylus which we rarely use.  Supposed to be for texting Chinese characters. We have installed a 4GB micro-SD card to add music files.  Had to install the Samsung Kies application from their website to move music files.  Note:  To get this app - go to Samsung web page and pick a different geography than US for this to show up since the Champ is not directly sold here.The cellphone has quite a few widgets which can be enabled and customized.  Also lets the user change the look and feel of the multiple user screens you can access by swiping across the LCD. Music playback is quite good and the music player remains active even when you get out of that widget.  The speakers are good enough to listen to the music w/o headphones.  The phone also has a built in radio tuner that works quite well.The biggest problem we have with the phone is actually a user interface issue. When the touchscreen is used to dial a number, once the call gets connected the phone screen automatically locks up.  You have to use the hold key for several seconds to unlock it at that point.  This is a big headache if you need to access calling feature like speakerphone or the keypad.  There is no options in the setting to disable this.  We were almost tempted to return the phone due to this issue but held on to avoid the hassles.  Otherwise a great phone at a great price.


Inexpensive, portable power, in a pinch

Compact, inexpensive, take with you (throw it in your carry-on) kind of power.I bought this for the numerous times I'm out and about, not near a charger.Turns out, this works pretty well!  Bottom line, you'll get to 40% iPhone battery charge in 1 hour and 80% in 2 hours.I did a few tests myself:  first, drained my iphone 4 to zero.  Next, I attached the Stitchway UltraPower 1900, fully charged, onto my iPhone 4.  Using a stopwatch, I recorded the following:15 mins = 11% iPhone charge20 mins = 14%31 mins = 22%48 mins = 33%59 mins = 40%70 mins = 48%95 mins = 65%119 mins = 79%125 mins = 79%151 mins = 79%I stopped timing after 151 minutes.I suspect it takes much longer to get the remaining 20% of battery charge.Enjoy!


Good

A replacement for my original Motorola Razr V3.  I guess they don't make them like they used to.  Not the same, quality-wise as my original, but it'll do.  Paint chip off easily, sure wished I had opted for the silver one, not black.


Perfect

I order this for my friend an she loves it. She said it was everythings that she could have asked for in a cell-phone now I,m getting ready to order me one.


So near, yet so far

This BT headset would be great, but: a) lots of echo and b) headset speaker too large.


Alittle heavy

I bought this for my son, he likes the look of it because it is camouflage.  It is a little heavy compared to some of the other cases I have gotten for him.  Easy to plug in the charger, and comes together good.  He has dropped it and it has protected the ipod.


Not a bad phone, but not the best.

Over all I'd say it's a good phone. When I got it I wanted a camera phone but could not afford one so got this one instead. I have not had any problems with it other than it lacks some of the things I look for in a ceel phone such as*Camera*Speaker Phone*Being able to change the face plate w/o a screw driverAlthough I can change the faceplate myself it's a hugh hassle and I have to fight w/ it everytime.I love the it has the HIFI ringers and tha you can change the "service light". Another thing that sucks about it, is that it is so easy to scratch. I drop my phone quite a bit.. and it looks horrible. It still works great though. I've had it since November and will most likly keep it for around another month and than upgrade to the Motorola V300 since it has a camera and speakerphone.


Very Nice Phone with Beautiful Display

I bought my Samsung S8500 Wave here in Germany - it's the international version so it should be the same one as offered here.  It's my first Samsung phone and I am thrilled with it!  You can Google the S8500 and find numerous detailed reviews - so I just want to mention some highlights.Pros:  Stunning display - easily much nicer than the display on my *Phone 3GS.  Thin and reasonably light but it has a very solid build - the back cover is a solid piece of metal - I assume aluminum.  It has great ergonomics for the phone function - easy to dial, use contacts and the speaker sounds great.  I was concerned about Samsung's Bada OS - but it is very smooth - easily as smooth as on the 3GS.  The battery is replaceable and it seems to have a little longer battery life than the 3GS.  The display has some sort of coating which resists fingerprints - I have had no problems with fingerprints on mine.  I also really like the fact that you can have up to six home screens.  And - it has a neat little function that I hadn't even heard of:  you can configure a fake phone call, complete with a recorded voice and a contact photo.  Not a concern for me - but if you ever need to get out of a meeting or break away from that boring conversation - the S8500 is the phone for you!Cons:  Forget about Hotmail and Exchange/Outlook e-mail - at least with the current version of Bada - I spent hours trying to get each to work and gave up.  Mine came with a measly 1-Gb micro-SD card.  I saved the biggest con for last:  the Samsung app store is a joke - there is very little to buy/download.  And, just my opinion, Samsung may not devote much in the line of resources to the Bada app store since some of their newer phones are being sold with Android.Overall - despite a couple of cons - the S8500 Wave is a great phone with a stunning display.  It isn't a phone to play dozens of different games on - but it is a great alternative for everything else: calling, You Tube, music, videos, Facebook and most e-mail accounts.*** Edited to add on 29 JUL 2010 ***Still a very good phone but the Samsung "Kies" software delivered with phone is awful.  I am using Windows 7 and I could not edit contacts, buy applications, add music or photos let alone update the phone firmware.  All Kies did, besides cluttering my hard drive, was tell me the model number of the phone.  Nokia's Windows software is vastly superior.  Rating has been reduced to four stars as a result of Samsung's software disaster.*** Edited to add on 15 NOV 2010 ***I continue to be very pleased with my Wave S8500 - and I have raised my review back to five stars.  Honestly, being unable to connect to my Outlook via an IMAP connection was just a "doh" on my part.  The Wave connects just fine - and it has the very best display of all my phones.  But - I still have to add the caveat that finding apps in the Bada Store is still a hit or miss situation.


Good price and good product

It is the best quadband (allows you to use it anywhere in the world), touch screen (stylish), and multifunction (email and facebook and more) phone around $100. Highly recommended!


Does the job

Been using this set for about 2 weeks now and haven't had any problems.  Cables are nice and durable feeling so it doesn't feel like I have to be super gentle with them like other cables.  I have to use the 2A port for my galaxy s5 but it's nice to have the extra port when people have to charge their phones.  Great deal at $13 for what you get.


Less tangle and hassle-free convenience

This braided nylon and the noodle style are two of my preferable wires when charging mobile devices. They are less hassle when it comes to tangling and quicker to wrap around in circles.These cables for an affordable price charges and sync my iPhone 5S. They even work connecting to a non-Apple USB car charger. Although, the charging time takes a long time compared to charging from a wall outlet. Perhaps, it's my USB car charger that runs on 1.1A.The length is just right for me: not too short unlike the one from Apple and not too long compared to a 10-foot lightning cable.


Not For EVO 3D!

This charger says on its label that it is made to charge batteries of the HTC EVO 3D 4G, but it does not. The battery for the EVO 3D is clearly larger than the space that the charger has for the battery!


apple discontinued these

i see what everyone is saying here and i get that its highly priced for a cheap looking phone. good news is that apple thought the same thing. apple cut off all ties they had with the company that makes the iphone 5c's so the are no longer being made. thats why i got the iphone 5s, and im in love with it. i got it for 200 with a contract. the only thing i dont like is that the only thing thats really different about it is the outside look, its slimmer and the fingerprint scanning for unlocking the phone. but even then i love it!with all that being said, yes, you may be spending a little more because of the apple name, but Apple is a HUGE company, their devices are more high advanced than a lot of other phones in the world. look how far we have come since the little flip phone with no internet, apps, camara, video, and everything else!!


SIM locked phone

Besides all technically features which I find truly amazing for a phone of this size:Be aware that this phone is locked against SIM cards of other phone companies. If you are planning to take this phone outside USA and to use it with a different SIM card, it will not work - as it will request an unlock code. Perhaps T-Mobile USA can provide this, but probably not for free.Also, if you are not from an English speaking country: Be aware that the T-Mobile supports only English and Spanish language - none other.