Sometimes a bargain is not a bargain. CHEAP!

Sometimes a bargain is not a bargain.There are 10 in a package.  Three of them fit my devices, but are very, very snug.  The other seven connectors are either to long, or to wide in the connection part to fit into my devices safely, or at all.  You definately get what you pay for...cheap, and low quality construction.  Even the USB connectors are inconsistently constructed so as some fit loosely and some fit very snug.This is not a deal or a bargain!  It is just cheap!  I have never had any issues like this with any other connectors I have purchased in the past from other suppliers.


The best mid-low priced earbuds I have purchased on amazon

Of all of the earbud headphones I have purchased on Amazon (5+ pairs), these completely trounce the competition. Great bass, great sound overall, and very comfortable. Comes with a very handy little carrying case and some extra bud tips. So far no complaints at all, a big point for me will be how long they hold up under daily use, but they feel sturdy and durable. I will update this if they break. Definitely worth it.


Very Poor Quality

Pink Color stains. Fingers will turn pink if case is touched. Very poor quality. Very Disappointing; I had to unfortunately to go the apple store to buy one of those expensive cases.


A real computer is a lot easier.

I've had my HTC Incredible 2 for about a week now, and though it's very high tech ( the envy of all ), very fast, very nice big screen, etc. - it does have a lot of features which will take some time trying, reading about, and calling techie friends/relatives for explanation.Yes, it's my 1st smartphone, but I'm not really a computer illiterate - I actually majored in Computer Science about 20 years ago. That was then, and now is now. I'm not lost, but most of the functions are not very intuitive. The 8Mpx camera and HD video are the main reasons I got the phone, and while they work OK, a real micro camera is way better. The web experience is a pain in the rear - small screen, very small icons to try to touch, etc., I can't complain about the speed, though - it is fast. For serious web work, though, I much prefer a real computer.The Verizon V Cast Media Manager ( free download ) allowed me to load pictures and music from my home computer, no sweat. The pics look very nice on the bright, 4" screen and the music sounds fantastic through my Klipsch S4 earbuds.The battery life is not real good - it will go a day if I'm not on the phone very much, but I suppose that's a result of that big, bright screen. I turned off the Verizon backup which comes on daily to backup contacts, etc. - that seemed to suck the battery pretty bad. I also keep the navigation turned off unless I need it.When all is said and done, I almost wish that I had gone with the LG Octane that I got for my wife in order to save the $30/mo data fee. Almost....but not quite!


great case

I just received this case in the mail and I love it!  I had gotten the hyperion extended battery case and never really liked how it felt or fit on the phone so I tried ordering this one.  The case fits and feels great, it really adds a nice grip so I don't feel that I will drop my phone.  It did take a few tried to get the case to fit just right as it seemed to be having trouble form fitting to the phone but I think it just got air in the last side that I would do.  Once I got it on right it fit great!  I'm only marking it 4 instead of 5 stars because it didn't come with the advertised keychain, and while thats not a huge deal for me I still feel if it was advertised it should be included so I have to mark them off for that.


worthless piece of junk

it dont work at all. what a waste.....dont buy it.. take my advice


DO NOT GET THIS PHONE

I have had this phone since December of 2005 and have had to have it replaced four times!  This first phone kept locking up due to the firmware version, the 2nd one worked fine for a week and then lost the network, (my SIM card worked fine in any other phone), the 3rd phone barely held a signal and would drop calls, the phone I have now doesn't seem too bad, but the reception isn't as strong as the first one I had...  When this phone works it has great features, but for the price it's not worth the hastle!


Replacement glass - scarier than you think, easier than it seems

First, the review - this product came with everything needed, seems excellent quality, not exactly the OEM (you can tell when you put it down that the Back and Settings buttons have the pattern of the black over them...not a big deal, but worth mentioning).Pros - Good quality, good fit, plenty of adhesive tape sentCons - Adhesive tape is _not_ what keeps the glass attached to the digitizer/LCD!  If you want the _full_ and complete repair, you need the liquid adhesive that others have mentioned.  (However, this can lead to bubbles if you're not careful.  Without the adhesive, you have a small gap between the glass and the digitizer.  Not sure how this affects performance.  I know it works if you press hard enough, but was not able to do a test with a light touch and I unfortunately broke the thing...more on that below.)A word of advice from my experience:The phone comes apart quite easily up to the point where you could do a full assembly replacement.  (These are the $200 ones you see elsewhere.)  The advice to watch videos and do research on the rest of the repair, where you have to de-laminate the glass from the assembly, is worth heeding.  When I separated mine, I used a heat gun and worked very carefully.  The glass continued to break, but the remaining adhesive keeps most of the pieces together.  It's a scary 20 minutes, with a lot of breaks to keep heating.  Heat, slide the plastic shims a few mm, heat again, repeat.  And the whole time you feel like you're hurting the thing, but you don't know if the LCD/digitizer is being damaged or not.Bottom line, everything was fine - just move slowly and carefully.  And you'll have to keep heating it more after you're done to remove the remaining adhesive with a microfiber cloth.  It was scary while doing the separation, but if you work patiently and have done your homework, I would say this is very doable for someone who has a bit of experience with repairs/teardowns.  (NOT for the complete novice, though!)Last word of caution - after you're all done, and everything powers up, and you're about to pat yourself on the back, don't forget to put the rear housing on before you replace the screws for the main logic board.  Because without it, the screws are long enough to touch the LDC, and they will crack it.  :(


Slim Fit Case Says It all

When the package arrived, there were some scratches on the product itself.  Nothing too bad, just some minor scratches.  Very easy to install and remove.  For the most part, retains the shape and size of the IPhone 3g instead of other bulkier cases.  The mirror finish is nice and easy to clean.  I have received numerous compliments on the case.  I would recommend to any buyer interested.


Happy wide feet

I have wide feet and looked for a boot that I could use on short backpacking trips and day hikes. These were it for me. After trying on over 30 boots in over a month I decided to go with these and they have not disappointing me yet. They are very light for their size and seem to be constructed fairly well.  Also the almost broken in feeling is yet another great feature about these boots. The only issue would be that the bottom of the boots are starting to wear off, maybe not the best life expectancy. Would recommend them if you are a weekend warrior and walk/hike no more than 15-20 times a year.C


So cute!

My daughter loves this case for her iPod Touch.  It's very cute and the texture is great so the device doesn't slip out of her hands.


Very bad product

I am very upset- USB Charger only worked for a week and then gave out.. Buyers beware please do not be fooled into buying this.


Excellent case and value. Better than my Otterbox.

I decided to get the New Trent Ultra-thin iPhone 5/5S Case from Amazonafter being very happy with another New Trent product. I quickly openedthe case upon arrival and I was extremely happy with what I found. Thecase is very thin (ultra-thin according to New Trent), even thinner thanmy Otterbox Commuter Series case. The case consists of three pieces, ahard inner case, a soft outer TPU case, and a polycarbonate back cover.The hard inner case has an integrated scratch resistant screen protectorwhich is extremely clear and it even seems to enhance my iPhone 5Sscreen. I have tried other cases with integrated screen protectors andthe all seem to be either too thick or have too much airspace betweenthe protector and the screen rendering the case a little unresponsive tothe touch, but New Trent seems to have figured out the perfect balancebetween protection and screen responsiveness. It's as responsive as anunprotected screen. It also has a thin protector for the fingerprintID/home button, "Water-Resistance" film over the microphone/receiver,and clear protectors for the camera, which does not affect pictures withor without flash, and Apple logo in the back. All this protection seemsfit the bill for the water resistant claim. Note this case should bewater resistant and NOT WATERPROOF as other much more expensive casessuch as the Armor Series, Preserver Series and Lifeproof cases. I wouldfeel confident using this case out in the rain but care should be takenaround bodies of water.The soft outer TPU case seems to be made of a material similarly foundin other cases such as Otterbox but much better manufactured. It seemsto be denser, have a better texture, and does not suffer from moldirregularities such as seams and ridges. I LOVE the fact that the casewraps around the hard inner case. This ensures the TPU cover retains itsshape and does not stretch overtime. One thing I found with my OtterboxCommuter Series case was that no matter what you do the soft inner coveralways seems to stretch and loose some of its form specially around theareas where it meets the hard outer cover. It also has tight covers forall buttons and connections sealing the phone nicely from dust and waterdrops. The covers can be difficult to open at times, specially toconnect the lightning cable but I do prefer a tight cover over a softercover as those found in the Otterbox cases. Time will tell whether thecovers get easier to open with use as the TPU stretches. All theopenings are big enough for all connections to be used without aproblem, even with the larger lightning connection housings found onthird party cables (I have no problem connecting my Monoprice lightningcable)The polycarbonate back cover is a nice touch adding additionalprotection to the back and seems to mimic Apple's design for the iPhone5S. On the package and the online pictures (Amazon) it looks to be agraphite color similar to the new iPhone 5S color scheme however thecase I received has solid black back cover (which I do prefer, howeverthere will be customers that anticipate and look forward to the graphitecontrast so this should be either specified or more accurateimages/renderings should be used) My only complaint for this case so farcomes from this piece as it does not have any texture and it seems to bea magnet for fingerprints. I would have liked some sort of texture tominimize the fingerprints and also add some grip to the case.Overall I am extremely happy and satisfied with the New Trent Ultra-thiniPhone 5/5S Case and I feel confident that my iPhone 5S is nicelyprotected against drops, the elements and it seems like it will lastlonger than my previous case, just remember this is NOT a waterproof case.


great case

Sturdy, yet flexible. Protects the phone yet can still see the phone's color which mine is pink.  Fits the 5C perfectly. And the lip on the cover helps protect it if it is face down.


Memory Issue

As the day i bought it from T-Mobile, after couple days using, i found the major problem of this phone and android 2.2 OS.There are 50% or more android apps are not support external memories card and must be install in the memory of the phoneAfter i download about 30-40 apps and games, it just quickly drain out the 512MB internal memory, and can't move the app to 16 GB SD card due to the major issue from android system.So, my conclusion is the 16 GB Memory is totally waste the value here.I have to say, this phone is almost the latest phone in the market, Samsung should really know this is a common issue of google android and try not using external memory, but no, it still using SD Card  Memory just like HTC Desire.As I know, most smartphone is using internal memory tech, even the early version of Samsung Galaxy S 3G Vibrant were using Internal Memory.This is the most failure of the phone. want to go back to Iphone 4, Disappoint at Samsung and Android!


Case Accomodates the Open Phone

I'd like to correct a misconception of one of the previous reviewers. The case is like a bookcover, and each side of the open phone slips into it. So, you are fully capable of using the phone open or closed without removing the phone from the case. However, it is a rather tight fit, and there are a few spots where there is some puckering of the plastic, leading me to believe it will break in time. However, if we get some use of the cases and they protect the phone for a while, then I am all for it, considering I did primarily purchase the set for the car charger.


Alot for the money!

I was impressed with how many actual things you got in the package for a measly 10 dollars. You get the case, a belt clip (that screws into the back of the case - remember to do this BEFORE assembling it!), wall charger, car charger, universal charging cord and a nifty little cord/real that you use with the plug in your car stereo. I like the last one because of the auto-real feature (guess I am a kid at heart and like toys!). Plus you get a screen cleaner and a screen cover (keep it from being scratched).Anyway you slice it that is a lot of stuff for 10 bucks plus shipping...OK I will admit everything is not top shelf, but the case is hard and solid and I can reach all the controls after I installed it, and I think the belt clip will lat a wile if I am careful with it. I would not turn this stuff over to a kid because they would break it in a week, but a careful adult should make it last quite a wile...Well worth the price to me, and then some...


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Easy to use with multiple cool functions!

Chose the free shipping, got it the next day, WOW!It comes with a nice box.  Pretty color as in the picture.  Bluetooth paring is pretty easy with my Galaxy.  LOVE the music playing function!  You have to try that.  The sound is clear and descent for its size.  Although the battery life is kind of short - last you 2-3 hrs if you constantly playing with it like I did.  Good thing is it has the battery indicator so you always know when to go for a recharge, and it recharges pretty quick too.  Suggest to use up all the battery when you first use it, then recharge to full - battery lasts longer that way.Overall, nice little gadget to have.


Fix the bubbles this way....

I used to always have problems with the screen protectors having so much bubbles. But since I started using clear scotch tape, I've put more than 10 screen protectors for my phone, my wifes phone and friends iphone without seeing anymore bubbles.This is what I do:- I first clean the surface of the iphone with the cleaning cloth that usually comes when you buy the screen protector. I would blow warm breath on it to give it a little moist before wiping it- Then I would cut about 5 to 6 inches of scotch tape and stick it on the surface of the iphone starting from one side to the end changing the tape maybe 3 times throughout the process.- After the tape is done I would slowly peel off a little bit of one side of the screen protector and gently aligning it with the phone.That solves the problem....


Nokia 900 Unlocked

I placed an order for Nokia 900 unlocked on July 4, 2010 and I have been having charging problem since I received the phone. The battery doesn't charge. I have sent it to a cellphone technician to fix it but I still have the same problem. I will be glad to keep the phone if you could fix the charging problem. If not I will like to get a refund for the phone.Thanks for your cooperation.Besr regards,Simeon Okoli


Only smartphone worth owning

Before I begin this review, let me just ask that you ignore my last name. Yes, my name makes it blatantly obvious that I'm Finnish, but that has absolutely nothing to do with me liking the Nokia N900. I have lived in North America all my life, and really couldn't care less whether Nokia is in Finland or Frisia. In fact, until recently, my handheld loyalty was not to Nokia, but to Palm; it was only after Palm betrayed their roots by abandoning PalmOS and going to this ridiculous "webOS" absurdity that I knew it was time to make a switch. Had Palm stayed true to what they did best, the latest generation of PalmOS devices would still be the only handheld devices in the world worth getting or using, but this can no longer because the case, because there's no such thing as a latest generation of PalmOS devices. The Nokia N900 is a great device, not because of any ethnocentrism on my part, but simply because of its technical merits.What are those technical merits, you may ask? First and foremost, the Maemo 5 operating system, code-named "Fremantle." As Nokia's own flavour of Debian Linux, Maemo has been around for a while, of course; we've seen it in Nokia's previous "Internet tablet" devices like the 770, N800, and N810, but those devices had only Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, not true cellphone connectivity. If you've used one of those devices, you already know how great they are, so consider the N900 basically a similar device with GSM connectivity to boot, meaning you can take the already-mature Maemo interface almost anywhere in the world and get online with it.Before we go into details, let's go ahead and get a couple of things out of the way which aren't important, but which have been mentioned by some others: Contacts and calendaring. As basic logic and reason can tell you, if you need an entry stored in your phone to remind you of who someone is, that person obviously isn't very important to you anyway. I challenge anyone to make sense of the practice of keeping thousands of people's names in a contact list because those people are "so critical" to the listkeeper that it's necessary to look those people up to remember who they are. As for a calendar, the N900 is for those people who understand that life is for living, not scheduling. If you care about either of these things, what you want is not a smartphone, but a pocket planner. Go to any office-supply store and buy one for a few dollars.That said, let's get started on the important things. For starters, the N900 is the only major mobile device currently on the market that gives you a real command prompt out of the box, with no tricks or hacks required. You get the phone, you turn it on, and "X Terminal" is already in the applications list. Sure, there are ways to get similar functionality on other phones, but none of them give you this option without resorting to bizarre tricks that appear to have the manufacturer's disapproval; yeah, you can jailbreak the iPhone to get a real BSD prompt, but jailbreaking the iPhone is a whole other can of worms that Apple has done as much as they can to prevent. You can install an application from the Android Market to give you a command prompt on an Android device, but PTerminal, which used to be the standard app for this, was removed from the Market; do you really want to base your device's functionality on some online store which the manufacturer can change or revoke at their will? Despite the Droid's claims of what it "Does," it's clear that one thing Google doesn't want you to do is actually get root on the phone. As for the Palm Pre, yeah, I know there's that trick where you can root the Palm Pre with the Konami code, but does anyone really care? Some people derive entertainment from imagining that they're clever by using such tricks, but at the end of the day, your needs are generally better served by a device that actually tries to allow you to do what you want to do instead of forcing you to break it in unexpected ways just so you can do basic things like get a command line. The N900 is a recourse for those who want genuine freedom from their smartphones, and who don't mind the phone giving that freedom willingly instead of requiring you to break into it.Naturally, then, when you receive an N900, the first thing you should do is use the Desktop menu's "Add shortcut" command to add a shortcut to X Terminal to the desktop, since it is the most important application on the N900. In fact, you'll probably make your first use of the command line very early on: Like many phones, the N900's GUI does a poor job of communicating the device's battery level, only showing a tiny icon which gives a rough graphical indication of the battery level. Thankfully, the phone has a simple shell command which shows the battery level as a numerical percentage. You can package this command into a shell script, which is how things should be done anyway. The shell command to view the battery level is: lshal|grep percenNow, the N900's list of installed applications isn't complete. For example, it comes with vi, but not EMACS. This will work out well for some people, but personally, I vastly prefer EMACS; thankfully, QEmacs, a relatively light but functional version of EMACS, is available for download. For those who want them, pico and nano are also not available out of the box, although of course they can be installed as well. In fact, it must be borne in mind that since this phone runs a variant of Debian, you have a virtually limitless library of free software at your fingertips that you can download for free, since dpkg and apt-get both come with the device. Yes, "apt-get install dosbox" works just fine from the command prompt, although before you start installing .deb packages from the command line, you may want to check the N900's built-in "Application manager," since many common Linux programs have already been made into packages especially for Fremantle. However, the catch is that the application manager's main repository of interesting programs is hidden by default. By far the largest catalogue of programs is simply called "Extras," and it is disabled by default. Once Extras' "Disabled" check box is unchecked, many more applications become available. The first one of these you should install is rootsh, as it will give you the ability to become root in X Terminal using the "sudo gainroot" command. Out of the box, the N900 has no simple way for you to become root. Admittedly, this is a bit of a work-around, but it has Nokia's full approval, and this additional extra step is more of a way to protect newbies from accidentally doing something catastrophic as root than an intent to prevent users from becoming root in the first place.Once you've gotten settled into the N900 by becoming root, you'll want to get down to actual usage, and since the primary reason to get a smartphone is so you can have a handheld PC in your pocket, I'll confirm that there is a version of DOSBox 0.73 for Fremantle, and yes, it installs and runs quite nicely on the N900. Performance is a little choppy (especially the sound, which tends to glitch every couple of seconds), so you probably won't be running Quake on this device comfortably, but most DOS programs set up and run without major issues. Mouse emulation works a little strangely, with taps on the screen not seeming to consistently register mouse-clicks in the same place you tapped, but keyboard emulation is surprisingly comfortable, although the N900's lack of a full PC keyboard means that you may have to make some compromises in terms of key emulation if you're planning to play a flight simulator which has hundreds of active gameplay keys.Going beyond everyday usage and looking at the overall craftsmanship of the N900, the device feels sturdy and solid; it is slightly thicker than a typical smartphone on the market today (probably partly because of the inclusion of built-in stereo speakers), but not significantly heavier. The N900 does have a handful of nagging quality-control issues; among the most worrisome of these is the rebooting issue that seems to afflict about 10% of the N900s and causes them to reboot constantly (approximately every few minutes), rendering the device almost unusable. If you have a root shell (which can be gained using the rootsh application and the "sudo gainroot" command, as above) then you can do what usually fixes this issue, which is to edit the /etc/pmconfig file (which you can do using vi) and change the line which says "enable_off_mode 1" to say "enable_off_mode 0" (in other words, simply change the 1 to a 0). After you save the file, power down the phone and turn it back on using the power button at the top. My particular phone had this issue, and this simple change appears to have fixed it; the phone still randomly reboots, but now it happens about once a month, instead of once every 5 minutes as it did when I first got the device.(Oh, and while on the topic of tweaking config files: If you want to turn off that slightly annoying video of the two hands grasping each other which shows up each time you turn on the N900, edit the /etc/hildon-welcome.d/default.conf file and just place a # sign in front of the "filename" line to comment it out, so that the line ultimately looks like this:)#filename=Hands-v32-h264.aviSpeaking of first getting the device, one thing that those who've been afflicted with more popular phones will immediately appreciate is the usability of being able to turn the phone on and start using it right away without having to "activate" it. I almost didn't believe the stories I'd heard about having to activate other phones until I took a look at the other phones and tried them for myself. The stories really are true: The iPhone, the Palm Pre, and even the Motorola Droid all require you to "activate" the phone before you can start using them. I really can't imagine what kind of person tolerates this insanity without taking the phone straight back to the store; this is particularly egregious given the "Droid Does" marketing slogan, promoting all the amazing things the Droid can do. One thing that Droid Doesn't: Work without requiring you to activate the phone with Verizon. In a similar vein, anyone who's had an iPhone has probably seen the "Activation required" screen, which is basically a picture of a cable and the iTunes logo, with an arrow pointing from the former to the latter, and a "slide for emergency" slider at the bottom. You literally need to have iTunes installed on a regular computer and plug the iPhone into the computer to get past this screen. Even if we momentarily disregard the fact that the whole point of owning a smartphone is to replace a computer, and thus the idea of needing to plug your phone into a computer is sort of like the concept of forcing your spouse to make out with your other spouse, the idea that the phone will literally lock itself up until plugged into some controlling piece of software is so absurd that it genuinely appals me that people will so gladly carry around these ticking time bombs in their pockets and then talk about how cool their phones are. The "slide for emergency" screen might be acceptable to people who don't understand computers and want their computer to be a beautifully-stylized box that costs too much and does nothing but flash pretty lights in their face--in other words, people who are already hopelessly brainwashed Apple users--but anyone with half a brain will recognize that getting a phone that requires this kind of phoning-home "activation" process is ideological suicide. If you want a useless piece of plastic that will regularly stop working until you plug it into a computer running iTunes because it's just so cool and you want to brag to all your friends about how you wasted money on a "hip" product, the iPhone is for you. If you want a phone that just works--in other words, if you want a smartphone that is actually smart--the decision is obvious. I was briefly considering getting a Droid because of the hype, but today, I'm so very relieved that I got the N900, because as another company's marketing line says, "It just works" for me when I need it to and doesn't require me to register with some draconian wireless carrier, because the N900 is relatively carrier-agnostic and designed to be a stand-alone device that you can choose to use without any wireless contract at all.I say "relatively" carrier-agnostic because the N900 uses the European standard 3G frequencies of 1700MHz and 2100MHz, which are also supported in the United States by T-Mobile USA, but not by AT&T;'s 3G network (which uses the 850MHz and 1900MHz frequency bands). The phone will still work with AT&T;'s network, but only using 2G protocols, not 3G. The only way to get 3G connectivity with the N900 in the United States with a major carrier is to sign up with T-Mobile USA. This may be something of a setback for people who had their hearts set on getting 3G with AT&T;, but realistically, do you honestly want to give your scarce money to a controlling fascist organization like AT&T; anyway?One thing I'm very, very grateful for in the N900 is that it uses a resistive touchscreen instead of the capacitive touchscreens which are so popular right now. This is a pretty bold move by Nokia, since it essentially bucks the current trend, but it allows you to use the phone's included stylus, and there's simply no way around the fact that a stylus lets you choose items from the screen with much greater precision that sticking your fingers on the screen. Let the Apple fanboys fumble with the iPhone's asinine on-screen keyboard, which seems to only figure out what letter you're trying to type in about half the time; with a resistive touch-screen, the phone will figure out exactly what you're trying to tap on. It's true that resistive touchscreens aren't quite as responsive as capacitive ones, but the ability to use inorganic objects to tap buttons on the screen is more than worth this slightly decreased sensitivity. Of course, anyone who complains that the resistive touchscreen doesn't allow for "multi-touch" capability and is looking for something which reacts well to being touched in multiple places at once should look into getting a girlfriend.In terms of the "nice to have" extras, the N900 pretty much has it all. Yes, it has a 5-megapixel camera which takes pretty good photos, it has GPS functionality built-in as standard functionality (not an "extra" which you need to pay more for), it does tethering (although I haven't tested this personally), it has an accelerometer (which is what enables that "Bounce" game which everybody loves to use as a proof-of-concept demo on this device), and it has a multi-color charging indicator/status LED. Depending on what you intend to do with the device, any of these may be a big deal or they may be completely inconsequential, but they're all great to have just in case.Considering all that it does, I simply assumed that short battery life would be something N900 owners would have to live with, but Nokia has pulled off a near-miracle by somehow getting excellent battery life out of this thing. Nokia's stated goal with the N900 was full-workday battery life, meaning you should be able to actively use the device for 8 hours without a recharge. I haven't actually tried this (I use the N900 in relatively short bursts of activity; I rarely find myself having cause to use it for hours at a time), but it seems like I do get many hours of active use between chargings. The battery in the N900 isn't especially large or heavy, so I really have no idea how they did this, but I'm glad they did.So what does the N900 not do well? Admittedly, the N900 isn't perfect. For casual users, its primary downfall may end up being its keyboard; although the keyboard is quite functional and comfortable to type on, it has only three rows, most of which are used up by the letters of the alphabet. An extra row of keys would have considerably enhanced the usability of the keyboard and reduced the constant resorting to bucky-bits that is required when typing almost anything that's not a letter or a common punctuation mark.For those who intend to install a whole lot of applications, however, the N900's single biggest shortcoming is its critical lack of storage space. This is where Nokia really dropped the ball: Nokia's one huge mistake was to assume that users wouldn't want to install a lot of additional applications onto the device, but would rather use it for storing a lot of movies and music and other large media. To this end, the "/home/user/MyDocs" folder that comes with the device has more than 20GB of storage space, but the "rootfs" file system (where all Debian packages will get installed) is only 256MB, and when you get the N900, most of that is already filled with things that come preinstalled. A factory-new N900 has about 70MB of rootfs space available. While this is enough to install some fun things, you will not be able to use the N900 to store and run the entire Debian repository of software, which would require at least a few gigabytes of storage. This is the one single limiting factor of the N900 that prevents it from being a potential true computer replacement (besides the possible limitation of its keyboard, which lacks enough keys to be a true desktop replacement). Some relief may come from efforts to "optify" software for the N900, meaning to rewrite applications in such a way that they install to the device's larger /opt directory (which is intended for user-installed applications), but it's absurd that developers should have to modify existing code which already works fine with mainstream desktop Linux distributions. The N900 should have been designed to handle its own quirks instead of expecting existing code to change for the device. If you can restrain yourself from downloading and installing the entire Debian library of apps, and can live with only running perhaps a few dozen programs at most, the N900 should serve you perfectly well, but anyone who just wanted to firehose the entire operating system into their smartphone will need to wait for Nokia to release a phone with a multi-gigabyte rootfs.There's one other thing which I should probably touch on in this review: You may be wondering, how well does the N900 serve as a voice device? Well, I've had my N900 for about 3 months now, and in that time, I've been waiting to have a car accident or other event which would give me a reason to make a phone call, but things have been pretty quiet, so I'm afraid I can't attest as to how well the N900 actually works as a telephone. Other people have testified that it does have voice chat capability built in, so I think it's reasonable to assume that it's functional in this regard.I've said a few things about what the N900 is capable of, but I've only scratched the surface, because the N900 is a genuine computing device, running a fully-compiled Debian Linux knockoff which allows you to install any .deb package. This means that calling the N900 a "phone" is something of an insult; this really is a handheld computer, upon which you can install any application you want. The pre-existence of this kind of mature library of freely-made and -contributed software is the real beauty of a device running a Linux variant like Maemo. As with any computer, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination. I used to be against capital punishment, but after spending just a few weeks with the N900, it seems that it is a good solution for users who want any of the other, inferior so-called smartphones mentioned in this review. Thank you for bringing true pocket computing freedom to the world, Nokia.


Don't buy from Transformersandgsmphones

I got the phone and it didn't work in CR, I took it to the Cellphone company to see if it was locked and they said that the phone was in fact unlocked but for some reason they could't tell without checking the phone in depth, there was something wrong with the phone. So I print the return labels, because I wasn't going to pay for the phone to get fixed when it should have come functioning well as Transformersandgsmphones told me on three mails I sent before buying the phone. I should have gone with my instincts and buy it directly from Amazon... but no Transformersandgsmphonesphone in Chicago was cheaper.... Now I spend money (72 dls) to return the phone. I sent it from CR two weeks ago. so today I contacted the seller to ask what had happened with my money and he just told me that he got the package yesterday but it was empty. I just wonder why if they received the package yesterday they didn't notify me immediately, specially since I've been sending mails almost everyday and why the International Bonded Couriers page says the package was delivered yesterday at 2:44 pm. Transformersandgsmphonesphone are just lying they sold me a lemon for $585 dls, told me to send it back and they would give me my money and now they "received an empty package". Terrible experience with Transformersandgsmphonesphone, terrible customer service. Be careful because now they have the defective phone I returned ready to be sent to another customer hoping to do the same thing they did to me. So I paid $585 plus handling and shipping, taxes in my country when I received the defective phone, paid the package to go back to Transformersandgsmphonesphone from Costa Rica to Chicago. I have the form saying I sent a phone to them, the website says the package was delivered and Transformersandgsmphonesphone just answer me that they got an empty package so they won't pay me my money. Don't buy from Transformersandgsmphonesphone


I really wanted to like them but...

After going through the reviews, I was still on the fence between theJaybird Freedom Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds with Secure Fit-Bluetooth Headset - Retail Packaging - Midnight BlackJaybird SecureFit and the Plantronics Backbeats so I got them both and took them for a quick spin and here are my thoughts.Design:I really liked the product design of the Backbeat and it fits well too. They are marginally lighter than the JayBirds and noticeably more stylish. The JB's look like abnormal earrings that hang by your earlobes and its bulkier. Neither will get in the way once you have it on though.  Some people complained that the cable is too long on the BackBeats but its only about 2" longer than the JB's. Both cables are made with the same rubbery material though the JB's are thinner. I also liked the button placement on the Backbeats.Sound:After a side by side comparison, the Backbeats definitely lack bass especially when compared to the JB's. However, the high's on the BB's are clearer, crisper, cleaner but the over all lack of balance kills the experience of listening to good tunes. Without the side by side comparison, the clean highs are still great but the overall music listening experience is "OK" at best.  So the JB's are louder, better balanced, weak on the high's but with the EQ its "good enough".  So it'll be up to you to decide if bass is important. Even after adjusting the EQ, the JB's just seem to sounds better. I haven't tested the mic but at this point it didn't matter to me because I wanted this to mainly listen to music on the go.Bluetooth Pairing:There has been some posts about not being able to pair it to multiple devices. I was able to pair it with 2 macs and an iPhone without having to delete the profile (as some people mentioned) just not have it connected simultaneously. So you do have to disable/disconnect the pairing between the current device and the headset and then enable the pairing with another device. For macs, that means Bluetooth icon > PLT_BBGTO  > Use (or Dont use) as Audio Device.One thing I noticed is there sometimes is an inconsistent lag when you pair ("Use as Audio Device"). At one point, I had to disable and reenable Bluetooth on my Mac for the headset to pair correctly.User Experience:Aside from the pairing quirks, Plantronics does a great job on the user experience side. The Power On/Off sound is pleasant, and it does play a tone when its paired rather than the boring blip on the JB's. Its a well designed product and its better thought out than the JB's. I just wished it sounded better. As another reviewer mentioned, its probably best to wait for the next version.


Cheap, but that's OK

Of the three I got in the package, one was faulty. That said, these are still cheap enough for that not to be an issue. The extra length is nice too.


Actually zero stars....

DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS SELLER (Three Knights)! I ordered this on October 4th for a birthday gift for October 19th. I never got it and the tracking number never updated! I sent them a message and I was told they would check with their shipping department. After no response, I had to go to Amazon for a refund. I then got a response that said they already checked with their shipping and they were "out of the blue one, but I could keep the red one". I bought one peacock feather case....where did red and blue come into this? That makes me believe they have more than one complaint! Good thing for the Amazon guarantee!


Nice set, and they work well

Pro: SmallComes with the ear loops, and different size ear silconesComfortablePriceSounds goodCons: Rattle on the button side, and occasionally the buttons get stuck and dont click any moreWish it would have came with a Case - even a felt bag would have been nice.I cant comment on the battery life yet. but it seems to be fine. it pairs easy, the range is not a good as my big bulky headphones, but its fine.All in all i am happy with my purchase and would buy again.


did not recieved!!!

I need to get it before I can do a review ,right???? I ordered this more than a mth ago. this is the first time I am unhappy with Amazon


Don't waste your money

These are awful screen protectors.  It was very difficult to put on and not end up with bubbles.  The glare off of it is awful and now there are some sort of stress lines all over on it, I assume from trying to get the bubbles out.  The shipping cost just as much as the product for an envelope that could have been sent for .45. Absolutely a rip off!!


Functional and reliable, but no reason to buy when Sony is the same price

Basic conclusions for the three phones discussed below, as well as some travel tips:Sony Xperia Tipo Dual-SIM ST21A2 ($129)- nicest screen and camera, has dual SIMs.  If you need dual SIMs, this is by far the best phone for the money that I found.  The charger handles both US and European voltages for charging, but it only came with US plug, so need a European plug adaptor (should be $5 or less).LG LG P350 Optimus Me ($89)- Basic, reliable phone. about 1/3 cheaper than the Sony and Samsung models I looked at.  The LG phone was the only one that came with an adaptor for both US and European (not UK) electrical outlets.Samsung Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 ($127)- No reason to buy this phone.  Similarly priced Sony phone was superior in every way. The charger handles both US and European voltages for charging, but it only came with US plug, so need a European plug adaptor (should be $5 or less).In a nutshell, these are small form factor smart phones (think palm of your hand) that use old (but inexpensive) technology to deliver very basic smartphone performance (not good for games). The main upside for the Sony phone turned out to be better screen resolution and brightness and a better camera than similar price/size phones.  The other advantage is that it is sold directly by Amazon, which means more reliable shipping times and very little chance of getting a knock-off, or used or refurb phone that wasn't properly disclosed.I purchased three different "smart phones" for a recent family trip to France (Paris and Nice, and some side trips), and I will compare them here.  They were the Sony Xperia Tipo Dual-SIM ST21A2 Phone (about $129), a Samsung Galaxy Y Duos S6102 ($127), and LG P350 Optimus Me ($89).All are unlocked GSM quad band phones, which is what you need for pre-paid service in Europe (LTE smart phones are still expensive, so not part of this discussion).  For a tourist, pre-paid service is the cheapest route, and you don't get any unexpected charges.  Using your US phone with an "international" plan is really expensive in my experience, especially for data.I wanted basic smartphone functionality, which included wifi, GPS, email, texting, and voice.  Didn't really care about the camera and wasn't willing to pay up for a phone to play games on (can use your US phone with Wifi for that anyway).  I have looked at the cheaper voice only or legacy feature phones, but they aren't that inexpensive (usually $30-$50) and seem to have reliability issues for the really cheap ones. Plus, if you think about how you are likely use a phone in a foreign country, being able to pull up a maps screen and pinpoint your location and find nearby food, medical, etc is a huge benefit. Also, for texting I wanted a keyboard, not a legacy phone keypad.All three phones performed their tasks reliably and competently.  The GPS is especially helpful when you are overseas and don't speak the langauge.  The GPS also efficiently integrated with Google Maps on all three phones, which meant I could use the full Google search engine to find restaurants or store places (useful if you switch phones and log in under your Google ID).One difference among the three phones was that the Sony and Samsung were dual SIM, while the LG was single SIM.  The SIM card is what lets you use a particular carrier's service and provides your phone's phone number, etc.  Having dual sim cards would let you switch between carriers without opening your phone, removing the battery, and also keeps you from losing the other sim card when you aren't using it.  I just used one sim card per phone on this trip, but if you were driving though different countries in Europe or wanted a separate data provider, you might want to have dual sim cards.If I didn't need dual SIM cards, I would just go with the LG phone b/c it had all the functionality I needed at the lowest cost.  The Sony phone is much nicer, though.  The Samsung phone was basically identical to the LG phone in terms of functionality, but it had an extra SIM slot.Also, battery life was great on all three phones.  When out and about, I typically turn WiFi off so the phone doesn't waste battery looking for wifi, so this helps.  But I run GPS pretty much the whole day.  I also set the screen to turn off on the shortest possible interval.  Doing this I got about two days of use (a lot of texting, emailing, moderate maps use, not a lot of voice usage) out of a single charge.  If you use a tone of battery, all three phones have a removable battery, so you could order an extra and keep it with you, but I don't see that as a huge problem.A note on signing up for service:I did try ordering a SIM from Orange from Amazon before I left.  This was a waste of time and much more expensive than doing it in France at an Orange store (I know b/c I went to the Orange store in Paris).  The Amazon SIM was $29.99 and included about five Euro of benefit- i.e. you are paying $25 for the physical SIM card, and then you have to go online and sign up for a calling plan.If you visit one of the many Orange (or another carrier's) stores in France, here is what I paid- For twenty Euro I got a SIM card with unlimited voice and texting for the month plus 150 mb of data and a five Euro credit.  I also paid ten Euro for an extra 500mb of data.  So for 30 Euro, I got unlimited voice and texting, plus a five Euro credit and 650mb of data during my stay.Also, rate for using your cell to call to the US was 0.09 Euro cents per minute, so the five Euro credit gave you almost an hour of calling back to the states.  The phone data plans do not allow you to use cellular data for skype, but you can use wifi to skype.To recap- buying a SIM card in the US- $29 and you get only a five Euro credit.buying the SIM card in France- 30 Euro and you get a five Euro credit plus unlimited voice, texting, and 650mb of data.If you must have a working phone when you land, you should order the SIM in the US and get it set up before you leave, but if you can wait until you check in to your hotel and then go to the Orange store it is a much better deal.  Also, I never found any SIM vending machines at the Paris airport (CDG), though I see them all the time at Heathrow.One more note- if you use an android phone, when you set it up, make sure you disable automatic and background refreshes (unless you really want them :-)  I went through 500mb of data in two weeks because of Android refreshes, and that was with WiFi on in my condo (I do self catering lodging in Europe).If you visit the Orange store in France, make sure you walk through the process of how to "refill" your phone's plan in case you need to buy data.  You basically enter #123 on the phone, then follow some menus in French and enter your code.  But there are no English menus, so if you want to be self-sufficient, get them to show you at the store.


Not for Verizon White iPhone 4!

Although I love the front and back screen protectors that came with this package, this case did not fit properly on my 16gb white iPhone 4 for Verizon. It was difficult to slide onto the phone and almost impossible to remove. It  looked great, but I had to have someone much stronger practically bend the case to the point of breaking it to remove it from the phone. Upon removal, there was pink marks from the case on my phone, but these easily wiped off with the cloth provided. Very disappointed I paid $24.99 for this case and I am completely unable to return it. The instructions have you put the screen protectors on first, so little did I know the case would be super tight.


Purrfect

Received my little friend in the mail today and I couldn't be happier!! Quality is great, definitely doesn't look cheaply made whatsoever. I had expected upon ordering that it wouldn't comply with a case however the piece is flexible when it comes to usage along with my thick case! I love the bobble head that's a really cute feature along with the small hearts carved in the back of the hollow head! Definitely worth the purchase 100% :)


EXCELLENT!

I usually do not submit reviews for the products I purchase, but this has been such a fantastic item, that I had to share my experience. With the original battery to my HTC Incredible I would be lucky to get 6 hours of life. I now get nearly 24 hours. While the battery makes the entire phone thicker, this does not present a problem to me. I am certainly willing to sacrifice a little size for battery life. Excellent product! Fantastic price! Highly recommended!


Looks great, works great!

I was VERY happy with this case for the Galaxy s3. It's a perfect fit, and is so pretty...I couldnt tell from the photo that there are small flecks of glitter in the turquiose/blue frame on this case,which i love. It passed the underwater tissue-test, well so i'm happy i found this waterproof case.It is of great quality, the color is beautiful (with the glitter in the paint) and the case is very light-weight yet sturdy.


Perfect for what they are meant for

I've read a LOT of reviews on this product and I have to sum up a lot of the negative reviews and comment on them.  Too many of the negative comments aren't worth reading because these people didn't take the time to get to know their headset and actually use them in normal circumstances.Overall, I love this headset - it does exactly what it's supposed to do and sounds great.  Listening to music, talking on the phone, everything is very clear and loud.  I would suggest that people do NOT place a review on a product they used once and returned, and that you don't listen to reviews from people who did that.  You can't blame the item if the one you bought was broken, either.  This is why I read several reviews of different rankings before I decide on an item.  I bought these headphones last summer (about 7 months ago) to work out with at the gym.  I did not buy them on Amazon as I had a gift card to a competitor - but I have the exact same headset that is pictured here (with the red highlights near the ear buds, I've read that this means they are the "trainer" version, but they're the exact same headset as the ones with the white/grey highlights that are selling now except for the color of course).Now I'm going to kind of write the rest of this review in reverse - I'm going to write what others are complaining about and make my own comments:1) Fits Poorly - mine fit great and I do not have a small head.  I'm a "big and tall" guy and sure, they may be a LITTLE snug but I like that and need that.  If they were much looser I'd be worrying about them falling off - people have to take that into account for a product that has a battery in it and has no cords or anything to keep them on your head other than that snugness.  Sure - if you have a Charlie Brown head they won't fit, but for everyone else they are fine and may take a little bit of getting used to.2) Sound Quality for Music - I see people complaining about how the sound is poor on their phones or MP3 players, but not many from people saying they looked into their device itself for a solution.  One review had the guy comparing these to Beats by Dre headphones - SERIOUSLY?  Compare a $70 Bluetooth headset to headphones that are what, $200 minimum and with a wire?  Sorry you can't do that.  Sure, you can get higher quality music sound from an expensive set of headphones that are only meant for music (and not phone and not wireless), but that's not what these are for.  I use an iPhone 4 and they sound great to me.  I get bass as well as higher pitches pretty much perfect.3) Sound Quality for Phone - Like above, I've seen mixed reviews based on the phone itself.  Search reviews for key words like your phone manufacturer.  Again I use mine on an iPhone 4 and it works perfectly, I can skip songs and pause as well as control the volume.  I started using these in the car when my car's Bluetooth system (aftermarket item from Parrot I had installed) failed.  My girlfriend said I sounded much louder and more clear on these, plus she could no longer hear the regular road noise (tires on the highway) she used to.  I have yet to hear a complaint from people I call.4) Sweat Proof - Yes, these things work perfectly against sweat from my experience.  I bought these specifically for working out in the gym at first as I wanted to lose weight and would need to listen to music to keep my mind off of how much I hate being at the gym.  Like I said before, I'm a big man and this means I sweat a lot while I'm working out.  I'm also a head shaver, so the sweat flows unhindered from my head - and I have never had an issue with it.  Because they are snug, the headset doesn't slip with the sweat, either.  I can understand one or two complaints where they say water got into the headset, but seriously if a lot of people are saying this I have to wonder if they have the proper ear buds in.  I use the larger ones, myself - but if you use tiny ones you're lowering the chances of them staying dry.  I know several runners that use this headset and they never complain about the sweat in any way.5) Battery Life - I haven't seen many (only a couple) bad reviews on this feature but I thought I'd add it.  The battery life on this headset is unbeatable.  they make great use of the battery in the back and it doesn't feel like a weight pulling on them at all.  The overall weight of the headset is very light actually.  I've used this headset to work out for a full week and only charged it on the weekend for months at a time.  Now that I'm using it more for phone use, I am charging it more but only every 3 days or so.  So, I use them 5 days/week, 3 hours of working out, 7.5 hours of phone time, plus another 4-5 hours of music time at my desk at work and I'm only charging them twice/week.  Note though, that when I'm not using them I generally turn the power off to conserve the battery life.  The charge time seems to be pretty quick for me as well.6) Bluetooth Connection - Again I haven't seen many negative reviews about this but it needs to be said that this thing pairs FAST once you get it set up (programming in the code per the instructions, which takes 2-3 minutes tops).  Now, the trick is to turn Bluetooth on with your phone or other device first, then hold down the power button (center middle of the back/battery area) for a couple of seconds.  The second it beeps, it pairs immediately.  I've had other devices take up to a minute to pair, but this one is perfect.  Also the distance you can be from the phone with this headset is fantastic - I leave the phone in my bag on a seat outside the racquetball court while I am playing and the sound quality is unchanged at large distances.  One day I left my phone running in the locker room and went out to the court and did not realize I didn't have my phone with me - that's a floor and about 60 feet away!7) Controls - Really?  There are people complaining that the controls are hard for them?  There's buttons next to the ear buds and short of having gloves on I can't imagine a reason why anyone would have problems unless they didn't take the time to get used to where the buttons are.  They're perfect for me, and I use them now without even thinking about them.In conclusion, these are great headsets of you are using them to work out without wires.  They are also great for normal headset use and for cell phone use.  They may take some getting used to but what doesn't?  Take the time to figure out which ear buds are best for you, learn how to use the controls and use them for a little while before you decide if they are good or not for you.UPDATE:  How I got this paired with a Win7 LaptopSo, Microsoft's page says this headset is not compatible with Windows 7, because Win7 doesn't support streaming of sound (bluetooth to them is more for input devices like mice, keyboards, etc).  Motorola's pages gives no help for this after extensive searches, so I turned to the web for help because I need to do some training online and didn't want to have a wire going from my ears to the laptop.  It was a lot of trouble but I'll give you the steps I took below so hopefully it will work for you as well.1) Download new drivers for your machine:NOTE, my work laptop is a Dell and it already had the latest Win7 drivers installed.  After searching on the web I found a driver from Acer that actually worked.  I installed these drives:[...]  and rebooted my machine, worked like a charm.2) Clear the Headset's Paired ObjectsThis was a tough one to figure out becuase again I couldn't find this trick on the Motorola site.  Apparently this headset can only pair to one device at a time (strange), so you need to clear whatever it's paired to first and re-pair it to the new one.  To do this, make sure the headset is already ON and not linked to anything (for me, I just had to turn off the bluetooth on my iPhone 4).  Then hold down the + button (volume up button, top one on the left ear piece) then hold down the power button on the back of the headset - hold them both down until the blue light comes on and is solid.  Now you've cleared the headset of whatever it was already paired to.3) Windows should then automatically see the headsetAt the bottom right of your desktop near the clock, find and click the bluetooth button (blue oval).  If you don't see "Motorola S10-HD" with a generic bluetooth headset icon, then click "add a device" and it will search for it.  It should have found it automatically though.  Personally I never had to type in the connection code, but if you're prompted for it, it's "0000" (all zeroes).That should be it - for me this worked and the only real pain is that I have to go through the procedure again when I'm done using the laptop to re-pair it to my iPhone 4 - but it only takes about 30 seconds each time so no big deal and it's worth it to me.  Hopefully this helps you!-Drake


I did not get so far

I am very angry over more than a month and did not reach ((( Galaxy Note 2 - Black Executive Specially Designed Leather Book Wallet Case With Credit Card/Business Card Holder))) Every time Ask WalkNTalkOnline ... then tell me I've sent it with you on the same day...OK , What is the name of the shipping company, which sent by the item...Do you have your tracking number the item..And then respond to the same answering ((( I've sent it with you on the same day)))Oh my God, I'm tired and did not get a solution...


Not for Galaxy S4 owners

I just read the first few reviews on Amazon and ordered this right away because I thought it was durable and considered the clipper that comes with this case to be a big bonus. I made a big mistake of not reading other reviews by galaxy owners.Do not buy this case if you own a Samsung galaxy S4. It will not fit comfortably. I put my phone in the rubber case first and then into the plastic one, but you have to apply a lot of force to fit the rubber case into plastic one. Not good for your phone at all. It won't even fit in right anyways. And then the plastic case doesn't fit into the clipper.I don't know why Amazon thought it would be a good idea to combine reviews for essentially two different products- one for iphone and one for galaxy. Save your money and time and buy a different case.


Talking with an echo...

I just got this phone and I am starting to see why it was free... when talking to people, it always sounds like the other person is in a tin can and there is a horrible echo.  The ringtones suck, and t-mobile rapes you if you want to buy new ones, which, by the way, you CAN'T assign to indivdual people in your phone book! Also, the phone drops my calls all the time and I know it's not me because my friends have t-mobile and it works fine in this area... very dissapointing...


Great price

Looks and feels like the glass on your phone. Good price for the money. I'd buy it again. And I may need to because I screwed up putting the first one on :(


Great little hot spot

Great service and best value for money if you need a 4G hot spot.Cons: This hot spot supports only 4G. Therefore it simply does not work when 4G is not available.


Nokia has a winner on their hands

EDIT: Today, (Feb 11, 2011) Nokia announced that it is moving to adopt the Windows Phone 7 platform.  That means that it is ditching the MeeGo system almost completely and will plan to phase out support for Symbian in the next year or two.  That isn't quite enough for me to change my review on the phone, because the phone still holds its own as the best hardware on the market right now.  But you'll have to keep in mind that Nokia will slowly stop rolling out updates for Symbian.  If you're still attracted by the hardware, I say still go for it definitely.  Like I state in my review, Symbian^3 is more than adequate, it is just slightly clunkier than it's competitors, but it CAN do everything that other OS's can do.  If you're not particularly in love with the hardware or hardware is less important to you, I would look elsewhere, or at least wait until Nokia starts rolling out the Windows Phone 7 mobile devices.  So this news really shouldn't affect either camp of potential buyers: those buyers that are looking for great hardware (like me), this phone is still a worthy investment; those buyers that are looking for the whole package and would be willing to make hardware sacrifices for a better OS, I would wait until Nokia starts making Windows phones and compare those to Android/iOS.Hardware:+ Very solid construction, the body is made out of solid aluminum and there are no loose parts whatsoever+ The screen is made out of gorilla glass, which is about as close to having a bulletproof glass cellphone screen as you'll ever get.  It's pretty much impossible to scratch this screen, trust me people have tried on youtube and failed.+ Capacitive touch screen with limited multitouch support (see software for further details)+ Amazing camera, as of this moment, this is pretty much indisputably the best camera phone on the market.  Gone are the days of inch thick camera phones that only output 8MP cameras with a much smaller sensor, the N8 takes 12MP photos with a sensor that is larger than many dedicated cameras.  Megapixels hardly tell the whole story, but the sensor size goes a long way to allowing your N8 to replace your dedicated camera.+ Built in xenon flash, the N8 uses a legitimate camera flash and in my anecdotal use, it has the same range of illumination as my point and shoot.  The LED flash on many other phones can't compare to a real xenon flash+ Video is very clear and can record in 720p resolution.  One of the best features of this phone's video capabilities is the fact that when zooming, it uses the fact that it can take up to 12MP frames so that when you zoom in video it maintains 720p resolution and uses more of the camera's capabilities.  For those of you who know how digital zoom works, that means that while digital zoom while taking pictures still is pretty much pointless, the N8 allows you to take full resolution 720p all the way through the zoom levels and isn't just a digital zoom of your original 720p frame.+ Built in FM transmitter means that you can play your music through a radio signal which your car's radio can pick up once you tune to that frequency.  You don't need to mess with adapters or cables.  The signal isn't extremely strong, so your mileage may vary depending on your phone's location relative to the antennae in your car.+ Built in GPS with FREE LIFETIME MAP UPDATES AND VOICE NAVIGATION.  That means essentially for the price, you are getting a built in GPS with your phone, that performs just like a standalone GPS.  You can use the GPS without a data plan with no problem at all, it picks up a signal quickly and is very accurate.  If you're worried about the phone accessing the data network accidentally, you can just turn off A-GPS (the only function that uses data).  The GPS will still work perfectly normal, it will just take slightly longer to pinpoint your position.- Since there is no LED, there is no video light available for the phone and that also means you can't use the phone as a flashlight, unless you use the screen with the application QTorch does nicely.- OVI maps (the GPS software) occasionally does weird routes that are not necessarily the best nor the fastest, but it will always take you to your destination, regardless.Software:+ Three completely personalizable home screens that you can swipe left or right to access.  You can provide a shortcut to any of your apps (including third party ones), put in a list of your favorite contacts in a scrollable bar as a widget, get access to email, music player, etc.+ Gallery is now much improved in that you can "check" multiple items at once for deletion or to email, instead of deleting one picture at a time, which was a huge problem in S60v5.+ General use is generally snappy in and out of menus.- Essentially what S60v5 should have been, it doesn't make huge changes other than the home screens, it just fixes up some of the bugs in S60 like the inconsistent double/single tap to open applications.- Occasionally phone felt slightly underpowered, but these cases were few and far between- Overall, the user interface (UI) is not as polished as Apple's iOS or Google's Android.  Things aren't always as intuitively placed as you would like.  But in terms of functionality, Symbian^3 can do everything that the above two OS's can do, it just doesn't really make all the features as accessible.Bottom Line:This phone is extremely well built and has pretty much all the hardware options you can ask for in terms of camera, video shooting, build quality/materials, FM transmitter, built in and free GPS.  In terms of software, Nokia's OS lags behind iOS and Android, but it is fully capable, just not as polished.  The main draw for this phone, however, is the fact that it is unlocked.  Which means if you don't need a data plan (more importantly, if you don't feel the need to pay and additional $30 per month), you do not have to get one for this phone.  Nowadays, every carrier will force you to get a data plan for your phone, which in the long run, comes out to be much more than the cost of buying this phone unlocked ($200 for an iPhone 4, plus $30 additional data plan for 24 months comes out to be $920 just for the data plan.  Not to specifically rag on the iPhone 4, just providing an example of buying any smartphone from a carrier).  That was the big draw for me, and then the amazing camera and free GPS were just bonus features.


Dissapointed!

I ordered this battery on the belief that the seller was describing the item correctly. I was wrong! In the item description and specifications the item was listed as a 1600 mAh battery. When the battery finally arrived I was heart broken to find printed on the battery 1150 mAh. Gone was the idea of having a bigger battery. I needed a battery badly so I dealt with the disappointment and installed the battery into my 32gb 3Gs. I was happy that I would be able to get 2 days out of the battery unlike the half day out of my current battery. Well My disappointment continued with constant reboots of the phone. This battery is not compatible with the 4+ iOS that is running on my phone. So back to my original battery and order another battery that I hope is compatible. On another note there are no oversized batteries that fit in the 3Gs. So if someone is advertising that their batter is larger than 1200 mAh then they are trying to deceive you.


Wow, love this case

I'm the type that normally prefer a thin barely there type case but after watching a video review I had to try this one out and boy was I in for a treat. No more endless case searches, been through 7 already. This one provides protection, without the bulk but interestingly changes the traditional shape of the iPhone with curved sides, similar to a popular Android phone that shall remain nameless. My favorite design feature though is the slightly curved back which makes the device so much more comfortable to hold. I purchased one for my wife, who normally could careless about something as simple as a phone case but out of the blue, she commented how she couldn't put her iPhone down because it was so much more comfortable to hold. The colors are bold and the buttons are surprisingly responsive. Only word of caution, the cut outs at the bottom are fairly deep so will cause some minor compatibility issues with certain headsets jacks. The  smooth back make it easily slide in/out of my pocket without picking up any lint and rubber sides provide a nice secure grip. No issues with camera flash interference. Finally have a white case that I don't have to worry about fading. Highly recommend trying this out, its like getting a new phone.


a nice corded phone at a great price

Like most people I wanted an alternative to cordless phones in case of an emergency. The Panasonic KX-TSC11B more than meets my basic needs.My basic requirements for a corded phone are that it:* must be black - this phone is black (except for the cord, which is sort of a dark gray)* must have Caller ID - this phone has Caller ID (the name flashes first, then the number, and if you don't pick up off of this phone it will say "missed call" and include the name/number)* must be DSL wall compatible - this was one of my main requirements as I have a DSL wall filter and if you're like me you have found that very few phones fit nicely on the wall with a DSL filter, but this one includes a wall adapter and fits in very snugly* the ringer must be able to be turned off - this has a side button that will allow me to either turn off the ringer or lower it.Overall this is a fantastic phone. Panasonic makes durable phones that last for years and years. My only complaint is the extension cord. First of all it wasn't black, and second of all it was grossly long (there is no way it would have fit on my wall with my DSL filter) so I had to replace it with a tiny black extension cord.BTW if you're looking for a set of high-quality cordless phones at a great price, check theseout.Remember, you are what you buy.


poor

I think this case wasnt described very well. The picture shoes a metalic shiny bright gold with a perfectly clear back. It came in a flat brown color with a hazy back.


Faithful Jimi user for years!

My buddy turned me on to this wallet about 4 or more years ago.  I was becoming a victim of "fat wallet syndrome" up until that point, trying to pack 10 pounds of candy into a 5 pound bag, as they say. Instead of sitting crooked with a sore back everyday, I decided it was time for a change.Now I can safely and stylishly carry just what I need in my front pocket, about 4 or 5 cards and a handful of bills. I have tried both the regular Jimi and the Jimi X. While I can stuff more into the Jimi X because it has an external money clip, I usually prefer the regular Jimi because it's more sleek and forces me to be more conservative with what I need to carry.I end up buying one about every 12-18 months are so, as they are plastic and they will eventually start loosen up at the seams, and the money clips do snap off after extended abuse.  Nothing I wouldn't expect from recycled and durable product. Lots of colors to choose from, I try a new one every time I buy. It does have a built-in loop for a chain too, if that's your thing.


Caused too many problems to my phone

I just got the Iphone as a Christmas gift and the following day after  trying on all of the cases at the cell phone store I decided on this one. I thought that out of all of cases there, it not only looked sharp, but it would protect my phone the best. After putting my phone in this case I immediately began having problems with my phone, no reception being the biggest issues. I have driven back to the apple store 4 times since December 26, today they were going to swap my iphone for a new one when the tech noticed that once out of the case my phone worked like it was supposed too. He placed my case on his own Iphone and had the same problems that I had with mine!!!! another tech came over and told me not to use that case as the aluminum interferes with the phone (wish somebody would of told me this the first time I went to the apple store). I purchased a plastic case for my Iphone today and so far HAD NO problems!!!! Too bad that I bought two of these cases i will not be putting them back on on my Iphone.


Cheaply made

Had one for I5 thought it would be the same.  Very disappointed phone is not covered as good. Rubber case is loose fitting. Would not buy again.


Love, Love, Love

Excellent wireless headphones. I bought this for myself for my new Kindle HD. They also work with anything that is bluetooth compatible. Excellent sound quality at a great price!  I wear these while working out they do not fall off!  I had my doubts based on price but I did not want to spend a lot of money. I am so pleased with my purchase!


Great battery

I consider myself a moderate user of my S3.  After fully charging this battery and inserting in my phone, I was amazed that I went 3-1/2 days before it reached 10% power and I had to recharge.  Amazing!  It's a little bulky but the extended life more than makes up for it.


LG 440G Trafone

voice quality very poor on calls,mp3 doesn't work at all.I guess one can not expect much from pay as you go cell phones....My mistake..... J.F.Adamo,Sr.


Yellowing

I would've given this five stars when I first received this.  Rubbery and clear.  But now I've notice a slight yellowing.


Pretty!

This is definitely a very beautiful case but it's not meant to protect your phone and I knew that when I was purchasing so I don't mind. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something pretty without caring about protection for your phone. The quality of this is great :)


NOT worth it

I recently purchased this item to use at a small business and it is a piece of garbage. This item seems like a really great product in theory, allowing you to add specific numbers to be used with the booster however, I'm sure there are MUCH better options out there for similar products which don't require a customer to pay extra on a per monthly basis just to receive a phone signal which they should already be receiving from the service they are already contractually obligated to pay for. The troubleshooting website isn't helpful and when you call AT&T customer service, they don't even understand what you are talking about. I would recommend this only if you are using this in your personal home and are willing to pay extra money on your cell bill.


great

I bought mine from the amazon seller  lowerpriceusa. The hard case has a the same texture and feel as the actual phone and it fits snuggly. The item did have a little stubble inside from which I am guessing is from the manufacturer taking out of the mold. Nothing a quick sanding with a small piece of very fine sandpaper couldn't fix. Overall, I am extremely satisfied. On a general note, before you put your phone to any case, just check for little imperfections inside as it might damage your phone.


incorrect advertising

When announcing that is only GSM, no, actually it is selling GSM and CDMA, so functional for use in other countries.Only phones AT & T and T-Mobile are GSM only.With this announcement induce buyers mistake. It is not correct


Very hard to get it to charge my Nexus 7 2013 tablet

Very hard to get it to charge my Nexus 7 2013 tablet, Trying really hard to make this work but the success rate of this thing to charge my N7 is 1 out of 10. I did take off the case , moved the tablet around and tried all the position possible, it just failed most of the time.


Fantastic case/holster

not for everyone, but if you require some extra durability for todays "delicate" phones, this is your case my friends.  great drop/bump protection, perfect screen protector (also on the back of the case for the camera and LED flash pods) its invisible and doesn't hamper the touch screen function in the slightest.  holster is also fantastic, stays securely clipped in face out or face in, works either way.  been a big fan of the defender series cases since my first blackberry, and if you ever need it, their customer service is top notch.  if you're not a fan of the belt holsters, and keep your phone in a purse or your pocket more often, try the commuter series.


Great value

I was skeptical about these headphones since there were no customer reviews at the time.  These feature rich phones have a good quality sound, are comfortable, and bluetooth works very well. The style, color, and ability to fold were top on my daughter's list of wants, and she got so much more with these.  They arrived in just 12 days, which is surprisingly quick shipping from China.  They did not arrive with instructions, but that was easy enough to find online. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase.


Most Disappointing Amazon Purchase in Years...DO NOT BUY!

Wow, SO disappointed. Spent $500+ on a new HTC One (bought new on Amazon). Spent $100 on the Mophie Juice Pack (bought new on Amazon). Mophie is CLEARLY defective:A) First time in...power prong inside Mophie case does not fit properly into the receiving end of the HTC One. Phone does not know anything is plugged-in/attached...fit is very loose and was hard to get it to line up. Not only does the case do nothing to my phone, but I'm worried I may have damaged the interior charging area of my brand new, $500 phone by trying to get them to line-up.B) External power button on the Mophie pack is defective...clearly does not fit properly on the HTC One and as soon as I insert the upper half of the Mophie case, the phone restarts and does not stop--never actually turns fully on until I remove the top half of the Mophie Juice pack.C) With top half of Mophie Juice Pack removed so that phone will power on and with Mophie doing nothing to battery (phone is not even aware something's plugged in), the case causes my cellular reception to drop completely or to just 1/5 bars.I've never been so disappointed in any product I've bought on Amazon (shopped here for over 10 years) and I'm worried I've just damaged a huge $500 investment.WORST PART? Mophie's user manual includes warranty information and the very top goes on and on about no matter what--Mophie is not responsible if their product damages your phone.All of this is repeated in other users' reviews.WHAT A SHAME. DO NOT BUY. DO NOT BUY. DO NOT BUY.


This case Impresses...

I was skeptical buying a case from just a image, from a seller I have never heard of, but for $15 and free shipping I couldn't pass it up. Least to say I am happy I made the purchase,The black rubber part of the case fits snug and is a perfect fit. All of the buttons work, no extra force is needed. The charging port is not blocked as is the case for some cases. The colored part of the case (I got the Crimson Red) just snaps on once the rubber part is put on the phone and I love the color. It looks great.To nitpick I could see where people are complaining about the colored shell being slick, there isn't anything to truly grip onto a surface but again that is just looking for flaws, I keep my phone on my desk or in my pocket, so It'll be alright.Again I am happy I made the purchase, got it quick, Ordered Friday afternoon and I got it the following Thursday before Lunch.


STOP!!!! Don't Buy this phone!!!!!

Here is the e-mail I just got from LG Customer service when I wrote and asked for a manual, since it did not come in English.Dear Customer,Thank you for your email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causingWe do apologize but that product is not sold in the United States and there for we are not equipped to service nor support it.We recommend visiting your service provider and or point of purchase for further assistance.If you have other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again either via email, or by calling our customer service division at 800-793-8896 at your convenience.David GE-mail AdministratorCustomer Interactive CenterLGEAII think that speaks for itself


Know What You're Getting Into First

Nokia has marketed and represented this "phone" appropriately -- that is, as a "Phone/Mobile Computer" -- a phone, and a mobile computer, at least in equal parts.  If you want a phone that offers fantastic "phone" functionality in terms of great speaker volume during conversations, easy dialing, missed call lists, voice mail, crystal clear call quality with fantastic battery life, then definitely, without a doubt, look elsewhere.This device is all about give and take.  It does things that no great "phone" can do, and not even dream of doing, fantastically well.  That is, the N900, with the right operator, can be at least 90% as functional and useful as a lap top computer but with the total mobility that comes with a cell phone.For example, the N900 will render web pages in full "standard computer" format without any compromise, and do it beautifully without any hiccups on its 16 million color display.  The N900's independent GPU and super fast processor speed up flipping through menus and rendering graphics SUBSTANTIALLY.  In fact, I have never witnessed a phone that comes as close to true "laptop" web browsing and functionality, all while having the convenience of a tablet interface. It's as simple as that.Also, while there are definitely lag problems with the e-mail client that comes standard with the N900, it can certainly be argued that A) despite some delay, the e-mail client works well functionally speaking, and B) it renders e-mails in a great format that, again, mimics a laptop much more than any mobile phone I've ever used.  As a professional who needs access to e-mail, and, almost as importantly, attachments and links contained within those e-mails, this phone does substantially better than any other comparable device (and I've owned or used MANY of them -- from the iPhone, to the MotoQ/Droid, etc., you name it).The widgets and programs that come with the N900 are also well designed and functional.  Without getting into extreme detail, all of the programs and widgets I've used so far operate very smoothly, and very, very quickly.  Using the Maemo OS, you can flip through windows at lightening speed with no delays or hiccups, and run dozens of programs simultaneously without any noticeable slow down.  While there are admittedly a limited number of programs and widgets available right now, really, there is a Maemo equivalent "app" for all of the main, most popular iPhone Apps.  If you want the equivalent of the iPhone App that is specifically for finding the closest vintage record store so that you can congregate with other Apple d-bags, you are out of luck, sorry.  For the rest of us, every program you want or need you have access to.So, here is a summary:Pro:-Blazing fast speed in the operating system-Email client that allows you to view e-mails in a nicely laid out format with all access to links and attachments.  Great for professionals.-Widgets and programs that have been developed that are useful and entertaining-Very high quality components and build; a signature of Nokia phones.  They are simply head and shoulders above any other phone manufacturer in quality, ESPECIALLY Apple.-Great internet integration, and if you are willing to switch to T-Mobile (I did with no problems), very fast 3G utilization.-Surprisingly wide range of compatibility given that Maemo is such a unique platformCons:-Hiccups and slowdowns with e-mail and phone functions, but these are generally tolerable and hopefully will get better with firmware updates.-Limited number of programs and widgets available.-If you don't know how to control battery consumption, watch out, because you will be charging this phone a LOT.-Expensive and not (yet) available through a service contract.-Not as user-friendly as competitive devices, such as the iPhone (though that's about the only place the iPhone wins, and honestly the N900 is arguably MORE user friendly to the moderate to highly tech savvy community).The bottom line is that you NEED to research what you are getting into before you buy this phone, because if you're just buying this because it's the newest, latest, greatest phone, especially if you are coming from an iPhone that you loved for its ease of use, watch out, because you will probably be frustrated with this device (at least at first).  Like any great tool, in order to maximize its use, this device really depends on an operator who knows what s/he is doing.  So just read up, research, and then enjoy what is a great product from Nokia.


False advertising

After taking longer than advertised to arrive, I found out that it is not actually unlocked.  It is at AT&T phone, that will not connect with my T-Mobile network.  I am able to put my SIM card in to make calls, but unable to use any smartphone features.  Can't even connect to wifi.


bad smell

It has a bad smell. And It's hard to push the buttons. I don't think I would use it .


Good phone

Its a good phone,but a power hog, I had the 8310 Curve, I upgraded, do not see much value, the 3G doesn't work half the time, the WiFi, if enabled, drains the battery even more , so I disabled the WiFI, Overall its Ok, but they need to improve battery life by 4X,Good Resolution,good 8GB slot to use, better Music Interface,Have used the Video Flash, as my flash lite at times


Beyond Excellent Customer Service;-)

I recently ordered a personalized phone case from you. Within a day, after sending the photo, I received an email from you with two options of which type of cropping I would prefer because the photo was a little big for the phone case. I have never received such an option from a company before. Usually the company sends what you send without really checking if it will work for the product. Because of the little 'delay' I wasn't sure I would receive this by the date I needed it, as it was a Father's Day gift. Well, not only did I receive it by Father's Day, it was absolutely perfect!Thank you for the best Customer Service I have received in a very long time. I will be recommending your company to many people;-) I will be ordering from you myself in the future.


Fake

This is not a real lifeproof case these are counterfeit cases.  Please do not buy these.  I have a letter from Lifeproof stating that the serial numbers inside the case do not match with real serial numbers manufactured by them.  What started all this is I ordered this for Christmas for my daughter.  I tested the product as lifeproof recommends since I have purchased real lifeproof cases from lifeproof in the past.  When I did the water test with no phone, thank goodness, the camera lens cover popped out and water flooded into the case.  I then contacted the company to get an exchange which they didnt want to do so I then went to Lifeproof to get the item covered by my warranty only to find out the serial numbers inside the case are fakes.  Lifeproof then sent me a letter documenting this and I contacted Amazon to let them know.  To this day I still have not gotten my refund however I have filed an A-Z file with Amazon. If it would let me post the letter I would.  I may try to copy and paste it on my next one considering I purchased 3.  2 from this company and 1 from another.  So if its too good to be true, it's too good to be true.  Don't risk ruining your phone!!!  Happy and safe shopping****UPDATE: MY MONEY WAS REFUNDED AFTER I FILED A CLAIM WITH AMAZON.


Good phone, cheap build quality.

I like Nokia phones for good build quality and easy to use factors. My last one was Nokia E51, great phone, excellent build quality, made in Finland.I bought Nokia X6 to upgrade my two years old E51, but unfortunately my expectations was not approved.All aspects of this phone was great except the build quality and materials they used. Phone made in China.Sorry Nokia, but I return it and bought Nexus One, which is great in and out. Now I am feel like I switch from windows 95 to windows 7.


Stopped working after a few weeks.

For the first 4 weeks, the powerskin worked great- protected the phone from bumps and whatnot, and the extra juice got me through the day without having to worry about recharging. If this kept up- 5 stars all the way. However, out of the blue, it started taking for ever to charge, and the charge that it took lasted nowhere near as long as it used to. Then, it stopped even taking a charge at all. Looking at other reviews, this is not an isolated occurrence. Still waiting to hear from their customer service after 10 days.


Goodbye Blackberry

Having been a loyal blackberry customer for many years, I was so excited to hear that they were coming out with a newer, updated, almost I-phone like touchscreen. I pre-ordered it 2 weeks before it even came out! I guess that was my first mistake...I probably should have waited to see what people said after it was out for a while. Here is my horrific experience with this phone:My preordered phone came to my home on the opening day date! Yay! I brought the phone to the Verizon headquarters to have them set me up. They got my phone all transferred and I was on my way. About an hour into having the phone I noticed the programs weren't working and most applications weren't opening up. I then brought the phone back to the headquarters store and they promptly exchanged me with a new phone. An hour later, I was walking out of the store happy as a pig in you know what. As soon as I got to my truck IN THE PARKING LOT I noticed the buttons were not working. I played around with it to make sure I was not crazy. I wasn't. I brought the phone in 5 minutes after I had walked out and customer service could NOT believe it! They felt so bad for me. I toyed around with the idea of just going with a completely new phone (Driod, Iphone) and decided to give it ONE MORE TRY since I had 14 days STILL to change my mind. Another 30 minutes later I walked out again and had a new phone (the third one) and was happy again.That was 88 days ago. Today I woke up and the phone just completely would not turn on. I was so angry. The battery was not dead it was completely fine the night before. I proceeded to call customer service who said I would have to take it back to the store I got it from. The store said all they could do was replace it with the same exact phone (new...which was nice since usually they make you get a refurbished one). The problem is I didn't want a NEW TORCH. It sucks. It is garbage. This is coming from a LOYAL blackberry customer. I had the old curve, the new curve, the bold, etc. This is garbage and definitely the END of RIM.So now I am out the $130 I paid to "upgrade" and I am stuck with a CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED Droid Incredible 2. This wouldn't be a problem except for the fact that I paid $130 88 days ago to have a USED phone.I heard great things about all of the Droid products so I am excited for the switch (I am not quite ready for the Iphone....must....not....give....in).Wish me luck, but please....do NOT bother getting this phone. Blackberry is going down the tube. It's a sad day for me. Goodbye Blackberry.


Excellent product...but be advised.

Product is genuine Samsung in genuine Samsung packaging. Comes with the option of dash mount or windshield. Has extra long "uncoiled" straight car charger cord for extra distance. I chose the window mount, and stays put just fine. Bracket sides release the phone quickly when pressing the button on the mount located in the rear. However, I have my S3 in an Otterbox case, and the bottom of the mount holds the phone acceptably and securely, but I believe that any of the extended thicker batteries with their own replacement back would more than likely be too thick to sit in the mount, since it is made for the stock thin S3.


what good it is when it does not stay in ear

I saw couple of people gave 5 star review that made me buy this. Yes everything sounds good until you actually use it. Here is what happened.First the PROS: The red cable itself is good, sturdy and well connected into ear piece and connector.The sound quality is good too if it can stay in your ear.CONS: (1)I tried all three ear buds (caps) that was supplied with this product and no matter which one I use, this ear piece keeps sliding out of my ear and the weight of cable also pulls it out of your ear during normal use. That means you simply cannot use this in car, while walking , and even while sitting in the chair. Now what good can this do to you if it keeps falling out every few seconds. Lets say you are listening to song in few seconds you perceive the volume has decreased and this is biggest problem because bad ear buds.(2) Manufacturer says connector is gold plated, well if thats the case why does it pick static from other electronics when used in ipod socket. When using in iphone 3G, sometimes I have to force it in all the way or you cant hear a thing from this earphone instead you hear it from iphone. What good it is if you wanted privacy of what you are hearing and accidentally someone hears it from the phone's speaker because the connector did not fit well enough.(3) The worse part. This cable acts like stethoscope literally, if you do not connect anything to connector and simply lay the cable and connector on heart I was able to hear my heartbeats, and if I touch the cable I hear all weird sounds I should not be hearing, that means this cable acts like conductor of sound and noises around. Yes my ears are sensitive but do not want additional noise.Summary: Decent cord/speaker design is not enough, the product needs to be usable thats why one star. I am returning this


DON'T BUY THIS!!! USELESS

You should not buy this, as you can get one for free! How you may ask? Just go to Apple.com, set up a repair for your iPhone. They will send you a box, and it has the sim remove tool inside. It's all free, as long as you have an iPhone that's under warranty! Afterwards, just cancel the repair.


Got this as a present

I was super excited about this when I originally received it or Christmas. However this product has been iffy at best from the get-go. I would say that at most it works about 40% of the time. Most of the times when I plug it into my phone and computer, either nothing happens, or it will charge for about a minute and then randomly disconnect.