Good deal for the money - no 3g speed with Tmobile but get H with ATT!

I just changed my rating back to 5 stars. This phone rocks big timeORIGINAL POST:Got it some days ago (bought from keydroper), requested it in black and black it is. Very fast shipping from Hong Kong (seller is very responsive, replied to my email in two minutes).The display is amazing, with good angle views. It came with Android 4.1.1, not the expected 4.0 listed in the description, no complains there. I find it very fast, I agree it is not "super fast". I am using it with Tmobile prepaid, perfect. I plan to keep my prepaid number and get another with the $30 plan (full internet, 100 minutes) using the two sims, will update this review when I do it. Have not tested battery duration, seems good so far.As mentioned in another review by the engineer, the cable is not standard, but I could make a spare cutting the rubber in the mini usb side of an older cable.The only issue I have had so far was that the auto-rotate stopped working, restarting the phone did not fix the issue. I turned it off, took the battery out and put it back, started and it is working ok.I would have paid much more for this phone had I had the chance to test it in advance.***UPDATE 2/24/2013****Ok I just did the test of the data plan. Let me start with the good:Yes it works with the two sims, I have (for this test month) two t-mobile phone numbers, the original simple pay as you go and the other in the SIM2 the $30 data plan. It was easy to setup in the t-mobile site, no need to call them.Now the bad: this phone (at least my phone) does not connect using 3g, it shows an icon with an E (I think it means Edge) and the best download speed I tested was 160kb, upload 50kb and right now it is 35 and 34.I did a simple test: took out the SIM2 and put it in my old and trusty LG optimus and repeated the speed test: I got downloads of 1900kb and uploads of 100kb.The moral of the story: If you buy this phone expecting 3g speed with Tmobile you may be disappointed. I will not renew the plan and keep using it with my simple prepaid, wifi. But I changed my rating to 4.****UPDATE 3/1/2013I had the intermittent issue of the phone screen going off when placing a call. Found the explanation in a post on the web, here is it:------------Question: Hi, can you teach me how to calibrate?Post:It is actually a simple process. Locate your proximity sensor, it is a small LED-like thing next to the speaker, on either side. Look for calibration of proximity sensor, you can find it usually amongst the display options. Tap on it, target-like concentric circles appear and the application asks you to place some obstacles over the sensors. The easiest way is to hold your palm above the sensor approx. 5 cm (2 inches) apart. Touch the Start button, and then try to complete the process with your hand motionless. The whole process takes a few seconds. If you did everything right, during a call, holding the phone to your ear the screen goes blank, and the phone application re-appears when moving the phone away.------------I did the exact process and the phone is perfect now: I make a call, move it near my ear, screen goes off, move it away and it comes back. :-) :-) :-)I think that somebody mentioned this in some comment, but I did not know the exact procedure to calibrate. In my phone it is under Display and the caption is "Als-ps calibration" and the button caption is "Calibrate" (what the explanation refers to as Start button)****UPDATE 4/3/2013*****I bought another for my daughter, have not received it yet.She has ATT contract plan with data, her iPhone was stolen a while ago and she is using a replacement phone which goes up to 3g only.I removed my tmobile SIM, put her ATT SIM, powered up and behold: no need to change any settings, just acknowledged the prompt stating the SIM change, and the phone worked flawlessly with data at H speed (which is supposed to be faster than 3g)When the new phone arrives I will post speed tests.****UPDATE 4/7/2013******New phone for daughter is beautiful, white, both cameras have more megapixels.It is working with my daughter's ATT contract data SIM, speedtest application reports downloads of 2.2 megabits and uploads of almost 1 megabit (995kb). Daughter very happy.


Do not buy this phone

I bought PAE2000 in September 2011 and the phone was working fine and I loved it. A month later, I bought a similar one for my wife and we both enjoyed the phone functionalities. However, the first phone quit working in March 2012 (6 months). I used Amazon to contact the seller who gave me an address in China where I should ship the phone for repair (under manufacturer's warranty). Because I did not want to waste additional money on this junk of a phone, I decided to buy another phone.  After all, I was not sure I would get get it back.  On 5/2/2012, I noticed a similar pattern with my wife's phone. Her PAE2000 phone started going off and freezing for no apparent reason. Then on 5/6/2012, her phone went off and when I tried to power it on, nothing happened. The android logo would appear on the bottom right corner when I press the power button but disappear as soon as I release the power button. This is what happened to my first phone. I now have two junks and $350 down the drain after only six months. My advise is do not buy this phone and if there are others like me with similar experience, we should petition to have our money back or get replacement phones. There is no reason why two phones should die after only 6 months.


LG VU replacement battery review

Needed a replacement battery for my LG-VU phone.These batteries apparently are easily over charged andwill not last.  Found the lowest priced one and ordered it.So far so good.


worked ok but will not charge

I have to say right out of the box I was not overly impressed.  I connected them to the charger and let them charge over night.  I did notice that the light was not on like the directions stated it would be.  I used these a couple of time at the gym and once for a phone call.  The fit was comfortable but I would have liked them to fit inside the ear better.  When running they stayed in place ok.  When laying to bench the regid back strap got in the way.  I have to say the audio was clear and sounded good.  I was told when using the phoe I sounded like I was on speaker phone but was easy to understand.  After just a couple of hours of use they went dead.  I attempted to charge them but they would not take a charge.  The connecter seemed like a poor fit, The buttons were a little hard to find whil wearing the unit but had almost gotten used to it.  I think if the charging issue was not there they would have been ok for the money.  Not great, but not bad.  Going to try another.


Works and great for the $$$$

This is a great product, installation was easy and I have no bubbles. What I like to do is spray the screen with glasses cleaner and wipe it  with the cloth that came with the screen protector. Then, peel off the backing and hold the protector by the edges and then apply it starting at the bottom. Then use a credit card to push out the bubbles.This privacy screen slightly dims and blurs the screen, but it is easy to get used to. Also, the privacy effect works best when your brightness is below 70%. Overall good product.


loving it!

Hello curious peeps, since you're here, I'm guessing you're interested in buying this product.Well I for one love this little pen. It comes already equipped with a circle protector attached. Then in the box they include 5 extra disk protectors, and an extra pen tip if for w/e reason you went a bit crazy and somehow broke your pen's tip.The feeling of the pen is just great in your hand. It requires very little pressure to use, much less then a normal stylus, and it works just perfectly with drawing app's on w/o touchscreen you're using. It's much more accurate and the fact that you can actually see the point of where you're drawing (not having to guess, since the bulb head of other stylus blocks the pin-point locations) is just an added bonus. I highly recommend it and will brag about having one to my artist buddies until they get one themselves!


It's alright

As adorable as they were,they break easily.I broke one in a day, and the other one I had it was gone before I knew it.But it's still cute so if you can better care for them,it's a fun accessory.


Phone fried

My phone fried when i turned it on can i trade it back for a different one? I need to know.


Don't buy!!!

I bought this phone because it was small, cute and had all the features I needed!! But I am so disappointed with this phone. It keeps blacking out for reasons unknown to me. I have only been using this phone for a few days now and I hate it. The touch screen only responds to your finger tip and it keeps freezing. As a result I am missing my phone calls. DON'T BUY THIS PHONE!! YOU ARE ONLY WASTING YOUR MONEY!!!


There are Better Bluetooths For Cheaper

This is the second  Bluetooth headset that I reviewed from Jabra. The last one was an older model but I must say that I like it much better than this one. There a lot of Bluetooth headsets on the market and this one is really nothing special.The number 1 factor that I take in to consideration with Bluetooth headsets is comfort. I've never really had a problem with audio on Bluetooths so comfort is really what I care about when I read review. This headset is not for a comfortable. The thing that holds the headset onto your ear is uncomfortable and earpieces for too small to fit in anyone's ear. I guess you are really in the market to get your 5-year-old a Bluetooth headset you might be in luck, but this is of little value to adults.I find little reason to purchase this Bluetooth headset over any other. It's not very good in your money would be better spent on a superior product. Considering that a Bluetooth headset is something that would be in your ear for quite a large amount of time, you should look into something more comfortable. The extra money would be worth it, and you could probably find a cheaper Bluetooth headset that is still better.


This was worthless for me!

The att agent gave me this microcellUnit for free with some story about4 towers down in west Houston whereI live.He registered both our iPhones for meAnd i installed it at home with no prob.However I'm sitting in my backyardnowAbout 40' from the unit.I have a whopping 1 bar with 2 bars on wii fiphone is slow as he'll.  I wish I'dgone with another carrierByron in houston


Does not work with Evo phones!

I tried with both my uncased Evo 3D and 4G phones. Case not made for Evo sized phones. If phone is inserted one way, half of camera is obstructed. If inserted other way menu buttons are all obstructed. The clear portion of case is too small; the black border is too large.  Case appears well made and should work with an uncased iPhone OK. Packaging states: "WATERPROOF BAG FOR IPHONE" - an add-on sticker states: "Waterproof Case for HTC Incr...-IPX8 Certified to 100 Feet -New"


Spectacular case for a Spectacular Phone

This is an amazing case that really fits the phone well. The case is very grippy and makes the HTC One quite a bit easier to hold. And most importantly, it really lets the beautiful design of the HTC One show through. I highly recommend this case.Some users have complained that the volume buttons are difficult to press, but I don't really find this a problem. It is true that the buttons require a bit more pressure, but it has not caused any sort of trouble for me at all.


Do not buy this product

This product looks very much like the real thing. The only visible difference I could find between this product and the stock battery received with Samsung Galaxy S4 is that on the stock battery one can find:Made in JapanAssembled in Chinawhile on this battery one would find:Made in ChinaAssembled in ChinaThis does not look like much of s difference but this battery would last for about 40% the load the stock batter can take. I guess if you want to use it as a real spare battery that will stay charged and used only when your stock battery has died - it might be ok. If you expect to use use it as equivalent replacement to your stock battery - it will not work.It should have been noted someplace that although the image of the battery looks exactly the same as the stock battery it is not the same and that it will not perform the same either.


What??

I've had this phone for about a year.  The thing that I find most annoying about this phone is that I find myself saying 'What?' constantly.  I used to have a Nokia and the volume was great. Could always hear the conversation with the Nokia.  But with the V66, the volume is not high enough - even when it's turned all the way up.  I can't hear when I'm a) walking down the street and cars/buses are driving by, b) when I'm in any sort of bar/restaurant, c) even when I'm in my car with the windows rolled up on the highway, I can barely hear the people with whom I am talking.  (And no, it's not just my hearing. I'm only in my 20's).Pros:-Durable-Small-Good Battery Life-Regular Ring Tone AvailableCons:-Volume Level Too Low-Hard to Tell How Much Battery is Left - unless you can find the enlarged battery meter somewhere in the maze of menus.-Hard to Tell How Strong Your Signal Is - indicator too small-Text on Screen Too Small-No Alarm Clock - which I became attached to on my old Nokia-Buttons Are a Bit Too Small-Calculator Is Not Easy To UseMy V66's days are numbered.


Do no like

Not as I thought this phone is not for adults no application download center for very young kid who wants everyone to think they have an expensive phone!! :(


Aliph Jawbone Prime even better than Jawbone 2!

Until I lost it from an open pocket, I owned the Aliph Jawbone 2 that I regarded as EXCELLENT, from not only a listening standpoint but also for those receiving my phone calls.The Jawbone Prime I purchased as a replacement is easier to adjust for volume level.  What's more, for those receiving my phone calls, it's even more superior.  (My aunt always is particularly sensitive to calls she receives from cell phones, especially those using Bluetooth.  Since I replaced the Jawbone 2 with the Jawbone Prime, no more "I can't hear you" or "You breaking up! Can you turn that microphone off.")As with the Jawbone 2, I'd strongly recommend AGAINST using without the earloop.  A sudden jerk of the head (as when you start to slip on an icy sidewalk or in a real strong wind gust) can send any earloopless Jawbone flying, frequently with the earbud separating in the process.Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset (Blah Blah Black)Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset (Coffee Talk Brown)Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset (Going Platinum)Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset Ear Candy Edition (Frankly Scarlet Red)Aliph Prime Bluetooth Headset (Silver)Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset Ear Candy Edition (Lilac You Mean It Violet)Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset Ear Candy Edition (Drop Me a Lime Green)


Interferes with the phone- wish I had never bought it!

So, the only reason anyone buys this phone over a competitor like the Samsung galaxy s5, is because of its superior photo performance in low light. This phone case absolutely negates that capability, and causes it to take the worst pictures in low light. The phone case causes a reflection of the flash to appear in all dark photos, almost as if you had your thumb over half of the lens. In addition it isnt actually clear, but has a greyish tint to the clear, which makes the rosegold M8 look dirty. Serious waste of $20 that could've gone towards a higher performing case. I have never bought a case that actually MADE the phone WORSE. Save your money, and pick any other case.


Great heavy duty phone

I am a home remodel contractor and there are certain features that I value in a phone.  Durability because it will get beat up.  Push to talk.  Flashlight.  However, I am a little disappointed that the battery life is relatively short (my previous 3yr old phone had better life).  I am also disappointed that there are only a few decent ring tones.  It is very unprofessional to have goofy songs and weird ring sounds protruding from my pocket when I am talking to clients, vendors, subcontractors.  I can't find non-obnoxious ring tones on the Verizon ring tone page.Regarding the sound quality.  One of my colleagues has the Casio Boulder, it's sound quality is awful, equivalent to an old drive-thru speaker.  My Rock has some of the best sound quality I have ever heard on any cell phone I have ever used.  I suspect that the many poor reviews regarding the sound quality may be referring to the Boulder.Likes:Good voice recognition software.Heavy dutyPush to talkFlashlightGood cameraWater proofLots of cool G'zone apps: compass, walking counter, thermometer etc...Good form factorDislikesBattery life seems short (about 2 days)- My brother (a Verizon rep) did tell me that cell phone manufacturers are trending to shorter batteriesComes with a paltry selection of normal sounding ringers


WARNING STOLEN ARTWORK!!

Please so not buy this product! The artwork used here is stolen from this artist [...]I know she did not consent to her artwork being used to make this case!


This phone will make you forget about all others!

The gestures are so intuitive, it's just a joy to pick up the phone and play with it. The Hub makes all communications so simple. Flick typing takes some getting use to but once you do it is a real time saver. The camera is solid and the ability to adjust the pictures incase someone blinks is awesome!  Story Maker let's you actually edit videos, add music, pics and string clips together. Cannot say enough about this phone! Highly recommend this phone.


Terrific case

I have owned a lot of cases for my myriad phones and MP3 players, and this one is one of the best ones I have had - especially for the price. I have dropped my phone numerous times on hard tile and it is none the worse for ware. It is also very thin for a case with a kickstand and the buttons work equally as well as the unprotected phone. The kickstand is a little flimsy, but it doesn't break when to much pressure is exerted on it. Rather, it simply over rotates and can be easily put back in place. Also, the case is easy to remove to change the battery.I purchased the gel/plastic case with a kickstand as well and I hated it. It makes your phone three times as thick and is a nightmare to remove. It is now being recycled someplace because I threw it away.The ultimate endorsement I can give this case is that I am purchasing one for my dad and another one for myself.


holy cow this is awesome.....

I got the Red T12 speaker for those that can't see in the review which product this is for..... I've been looking for my first portable wired / Bluetooth speaker for using on my MP3 player... or phone.... or whatever, but especially my laptop. For medical reasons I won't get into, when I'm stuck in bed for half a month and watching entire TV shows (or TV itself) or movies on my laptop, it kinda sucks cause speakers on a laptop themselves kinda suck. Even at max volume I can barely hear it if the video file itself is low in the first place.  When I ordered this speaker, I was expecting one just slightly louder then my laptop. Boy was I surprised....When I connected this thing via Bluetooth to my Galaxy SIII Mini..... my music started playing automatically as soon as it connected..... and almost blew my eardrums out. LOL this thing is so loud I could put it at max volume, go outside, and hear it through my freaking window! Don't second guess ordering this if you're looking at it. It may be $30..... but it is WELL worth it!.


Saved my phone

I got my case before my new phone and so glad I did because I dropped my phone and the case saved it.


i8910 8GB review

This is a review for the i8910 8GB that also compares the stock phone and ROM compared to once i hacked it and flashed n203 to itStock ROM -Pros:Video Quality -(720p)Camera - options up the ying yang. and takes great outdoor picturesSymbian OS - because I use symtorrent and Joikuspot alot and I had an N95 before this so it is familiar.Screen - watching videos is awesome and the widescreen effect is great on 3.7 inches of oled.Great loud speakersexcellent capacitive sensitivityLove the browser, form factor, and look.8GB onboard memory.Battery life is pretty good considering how much internet i use.Cons:Video Quantity - low frame rate makes the video look choppy,Pictures aren't as sharp and clear indoors as i thought they would be.not much free RAM with stock ROM.Setting up email is a pain and not true PUSH.media photo viewer loads the pics bit slowNot much in terms of 3D gamesHacked i8910 running n203, symtorrent, joikuspot, quickoffice premier, ovi store, ectPros:Video Quality -(720p) and at a stable 24 fps.Camera - options up the ying yang. and takes great outdoor pictures. Indoor pictures are better than on stock rom.Symbian OS - because I use symtorrent and Joikuspot alot and I had an N95 before this so it is familiar.Screen - watching videos is awesome and the widescreen effect is great on 3.7 inches of oled.Great loud speakersexcellent capacitive sensitivityLove the browser, form factor, and look.8GB onboard memory.Battery life is pretty good considering how much internet i use.Double the amount of Free RAMTrue push email that was easy to set up with nokia messagingoverall speed of phone and loading time are greatly improved.CONS:Not much in terms of 3D gamesOverall: I friggin love this phone, with the Custom rom i have a faster phone with double the available stock RAM. It runs nokia messaging now so i get true push email for all my email accounts. The symbian web browser is great for me because it has flash, I can use my phone as a mobile hot spot. I have an awesome screen with great colors. The video camera is now also awesome with a stable 24 fps. The picture quality has improved a little as well. I also can view or create word, excel, and PP which is also awesome.Hacking this phone and flashing the ROM make a huge improvement upon the phones capabilities and performance. It is great for my business needs now and the video recorder and camera with TV-out and DLNA and an awesome screen make this phone great for pleasure. The speakers also work very well in my opinion.I also recommend getting google maps because i haven't figured out how to get free voice nav with ovi maps yet.


Best Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the best customer service I had ever had. The phone is amazing, my first smartphone but would not return it for anything, my friend has the real one and ours is almost exactly the same. The only differences are that mine just says Andriod and have the power and volume buttons on the side instead of the top. Samsung Galaxy 3 is an andriod too. Anyways, best phone, my family is always drooling over my phone now. I ordered it in blue but received it in white because he said because blue one would arrive late. I was happy because I originally wanted to get the white but saving bucks was better to me. As an apology he included a free blue case along with everything else in the description. I was a bit hesitant ordering from China or Hong-Kong but now that I think about it most of the world's product come from there, phones included. Im very happy about my choice to order this phone. Best Ever!! Definitely would recommend! I would rather pay $200 and have a no contract than pay $700 for a phone with the Samsung logo, to me i'm basically paying $500 for the logo. I also got my phone only 2 weeks within ordering. I'm using T-mobile prepaid and it works great. The battery lasted for two days straight!!!! I'm amazed...this will not be the last time I order this phone...my other family members are trying to get it now!! BTW I ordered from lolbuy!!!!!!!


Good Product

I have the Verizon iPhone 4. Other cases I saw I was worried would not be waterproof or were too pricey. So I ordered this case and I am very happy with it. This case WILL NOT fit over a cover, it fits the iPhone 4 very snuggly into it, which I like. The back is all velcro to seal it in and keep everything else out. It has a cover over the front (heavy plastic) to keep it waterproof but this does not prevent the use of it at all. Touch screen still functions normally. Only issue I have is glare with sun off the plastic cover, but that's the tradeoff for it being durable and waterproof. Highly recommend, especially for the price!


Works

It works fine but is hard to get used to all the options. Also very annoying to talk to these losers on these games though so I don't even use it anymore.


Works well

The battery pack charges well and charges up my phone well.  No complaints for the compact battery pack as it is functional.


Good sound quality but not always comfortable

I was really excited to get these headphones as I thought it would be the perfect upgrade from theMotorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Simultaneously Source Phone and Music [Retail Packaged], especially for using at the gym (my primary place of use).However, as good as the sound quality is on music (and it is very good, especially on bass which was surprising), I was disappointed at a few things.1) The ear buds start hurting my ears after wearing the headphones for an extended period. I would say I have pain after no more than an hour or so of wearing them and have to switch back to my standard white ear buds.2) The connection to the Navi iPlay breaks down way too often so I have to resync the devices ... which leads to problem three.3) I rarely get more than three or four hours of use out of the device at a time. Granted, the HT820 was bulkier but I could get through a whole day (listening partly at work, mostly on the subway or at the gym) without having to recharge it. Now, I make sure to avoid using the S9 at work so it doesn't die on me on the subways.Now for the good part:1) As I mentioned above, the sound quality is fantastic.2) I'm not sure if it's intended or not, but the headphones do an excellent job of canceling out outside noise. When I have these headphones in, I can't hear anything else unless it's really loud.3) They charge quickly, which I guess is a good thing.4) They really are very light. I've had issues with them getting too loose (the tightness of the bands has loosened considerably since I first started wearing them) but I have a really big noggin, so that could just be me.I would suggest them as they're the best of what's available. But they're not the holy grail yet.


Great piece of hardware destroyed by Bing

really wish LG didn't force bing on this thing.Was perfectly happy with all my other Android phones using google search/voice search.  But not, this thing comes preinstalled with Bing.It wouldn't be a big deal, except that the 'search' button on the bottom is tied to the Bing search and Bing voice search.What's up with that?LG, you suck.now, onto the phone itself.Great touch screen, although the colors look a bit dull.  The blacks aren't very black, and the contrast appears to be set a little too low.  Not good compared to my Droid and Droid 2.4G resets the phone a few times a day.  I don't know whether it's just my unit or not.Comes pre-installed with tons of bloatware that Verizon put on, including VZ Navigator.  Seriously, VZ Navigator (pause for laughter).  Google has a free navigation service which kicks ass, and LG/Verizon want to put VZ Navigator on.  What a joke.Speakerphone is nice and loud, very clear too.Headphones sound great, and my bluetooth headphones connected right up, no fuss at all.The default launcher is ok, but it places a 'current screen marker' at the top, which takes up like a half-inch of the display.  Why they would do this baffles me, they should put it on the bottom or make it an option to turn on or off.Launcherpro isn't that great with this phone, as it seems to resize widgets randomly.3G is very good though.Can't wait until somebody makes a custom ROM for this thing, maybe then it would move up to 5 stars.  but for now, with Bing, 1.end


waste of money!!!!

bought this product in hope that it will help me keep my phone charged when i am on the go........ as that is what was advertised!!! However that is not what this product does, after charging the product for 3 hours i used it with my phone and it did changer it, from 25% it brought my phone to 95% and then the juice died in the product. i switched of the product, though was still connected to my phone and to my surprise my phone battery went down to 40 % in two hours. with out any calls or internet use. I thought the issue was my phone. but when i started using my phone with this product connected to my phone my phone lasted for longer.... this product drains your phones battery !!!!!!!this is complete waste of money and should not buy it


CORRECTION! You can use a standard micro USB charger

UPDATE: Based on @lornear's comments below, I can confirm a micro USB plug fits and I have made a mistake. My apology to Samsung also. After I have switched over completely from the S3, I'll update this review but for now the S5 looks good. I like the clicking sound when typing with the virtual keyboard.OUTDATED REVIEW...PLEASE IGNORE:  First thing I noticed which is so important i need to point it out before i go to any other parts. This will affect your bottom line. YOU CAN'T USE YOUR OTHER CHARGERS TO CHARGE THIS PHONE. What I liked about Android was their consciousness that the buyer is not made of money. I use to love as I could charge my Samsung with any of the USB plugs lying around the house or if you travel. Now it's like Apple, you have to buy a custom $28+ charger if you don't want to lug around a power source.  WTF was Samsung thinking?


any blu product

Not a good phone garbage so mad a waste of money never again blue isn't a good brand buy a Samsung


Failed to recharge the second time

This charger fails to charge itself. It worked once and then it failed, the top portion of the battery gets heated up while charging, no blue lights. While charging my phone the first time Powerbank got burning hot. Returned the product, will try another product.


Good if you're a stripper, I guess...

Amazon asks what I would have wanted to know prior to purchasing.  The fact that the product is called "Polestar" and has cheap "blingy" (did I use that right?) crystals on it would be two fairly important facts.


Works on Kindl 2

This is great - a portable stand that will hold my Kindle at multiple viewing angles.  I bought this stand for my IPhone, and was happy to see it has 2 width adjustments, and holds the Kindle when I am eating, or just want to be handsfree.  It is lightweight and soft edged so I can toss it in the bag with my Kindle and not worry that it will scratch the screen or case.Great little stand.


Unlike any of my previous phones

My previous phone has android 2.2 and a single core procesor @800MHz. The difference to Nexus 4 is obvious at every level and the new phone is full of features which I still discover after 4 months.  We own both, apple and android devices in our family (actually I write this review on a iPad mini). Among all the devices, Nexus 4 is my favorite. The fact that is unlocked adds value if you travel in Europe, where you can purchase a sim card and use it locally at low cost.


just don't drop your phone and you won't need one of these

I hadn't ever broken a screen before, so the day my phone hit the garage floor was a punch in the gut for me... I wasn't going to be one of /those/ people who used a cracked screen, so I went a repair shop and for 70 bucks they removed the shattered glass, cleaned the old resin out, replaced the resin (critical step most skip) and reglazed the phone.  The touch screen works perfectly, it feels and looks just like new... except for a bit of scarring around the bezel, and an annoying fleck of foreign material that made it into the resin before the glass went on :/What does this have to do with the product?  I wasn't using a case when I dropped the phone.. and that's why it broke.  Had I been using this case, I have every confidence that the phone would have been protected from the fall.  BUT, then I'd be one of the other kind of people - screen protectors and bulky housings to protect an easily repaired (or even replaced) device that has been meticulously crafted to be as thin and "sexy" as possible.The inconvenience of these cases far exceeds the value they provide.  In years, and years of cell use and misuse, I've only broken one screen.  70 bucks for my mistake was a fair price... even at 200 (the price of a new factory LCD module), I'd not even consider putting a bulky cover on a phone.


They work.... Just not for the Samsung Fascinate

These batteries will not charge in the samsung fascinate. They work fine if you charge them with the wall charger,but you have to take the battery out of your phone to charge them.The batteries are really tight in the fascinate, takes a bit of prying to get them out, but they do work.EDIT: 11/15/10 The seller posted on the ad they dont charge with the fascinate


Fantastic!

Exactly what I was looking for.Pros:Quality buildIt's a great fit.Love the feel of the back of this case.The cut-outs and even the non-cut-outs are all aligned and function perfectly.Cons:One star off as it killed my Skinomi screen protector after snapping in place; peeled the edges in 3 of 4 corners.  If you want this case, definitely choose a different screen protector. I ordered a Spigen protector to replace Skinomi; ignore the older reviews as they've completely fixed the proximity sensor cut-out issue and it's sized great to play well with the Diztronic case.


Not for the Galaxy S3

I plugged this in as soon as I received it. The cord is generic and doesn't plug into the usb socket fully. The micro usb doesn't fit snugly into my phone either; it's quite wiggly in fact. The socket is the one for the S2. Still, I have been using my old S2 socket, and it charged it even if a *little* slowly. I had switched to the socket for my note tab for a faster charge, but was tired of switching the cords, so I bought this. DO NOT BUY THIS! I had my phone plugged in for 6 hours and it charged all of 20%! Very very very slow to charge! Worst $8+ spent!


Simply put..One Great Product!

I bought this product to use with my iPod Touch 2G with 3.0.I can now start a playlist, put the iPod down in the house, and place the speaker anywhere, with the outside table on the porch being where I wanted to use it the most working just great.Sound is great, the range is also great, I can use anywhere in my house, and it will reach into most of my yard with the iPod in the house.Once I recieved it I found out quickly how well it can be used with a phone, it works great with my wifes iPhone, and my blackberry.As someone that works in a IT related field, the uses for this would be great in a conference room, a home office, or on the road in a hotel room.Construction quality is first class, as is the sound quality.I would highly recommend this product to anyone, with ether wanting to use as a portable sound speacker for music, or as a speaker phone.


Great Phone

For the price you can't beat this phone. Great reception, even out in rural areas. The mp3 player has very good sound and the Bluetooth works fine. I would recommend buying a Samsung Data Cable if you order this phone as it makes transferring files even easier. You might also consider a Samsung headphone adapter as there is no 3.5mm socket. The triple minutes for life makes it an even better value. Do I like this phone? I must; I bought three.


great product

Love it... Adapts to any case I happen to be using on my phone (even the ultra thick Otterbox Defender). came a day earlier than expected and was packaged well!I'm very pleased with my purchase


Worste customer service I have experiencd

First off, I am a regular guy from Wisconsin writing this review, not a competitor.  I ordered this product for an oversees trip with my wife.  To be truthfull this was the second one that i had ordere, with the first being for my Dad for the same thing.My Dads battery pack came with the wrong plug.  He contacted the compay who told him they were going to send him the right one but never did.  I was not made aware of this until I discovered mine also had a bad plug two months later.I ordered my battery pack in october, but did not open it until mid november, the day before my trip.  Upon opening the battery pack, I discovered that I was unable to plug it in to the wall charger it came with because it was the wrong size.  I called the company and an arab answeed the phone "Hello".  I asked, "Is this Trent batteries?"  He replied, "Yes how can I help you?"  I prceeded to informed him of the wrong size plug, and he informed me that it was just tight and to "Push a little harder it will go on".  Long story short, it was the wrong size plug.  The employee later told me that there was a whole batch of battery packs that were shipped with the wrong plug.  I askd him, why was I not notified of this, or a replacement shipped.  He appologized and stated he would send me another one.  I informed him I was leaving on my trip tomorrow and would have to go to the store to purchase a battery pack (the replacement would not arrive in time).  I was told I would recieve an email in the next few days regarding returning the battery pack.Upon returning from my oversees trip a few weeks later.  I had not recieved an email from Itrent,. and to be truthfull I forgot all about it fro another two weeks.  When I noticed the batterypack in my closet, I called Itrent up, but got a busy signal repeatedly, so I left a esseage via email.  I receved a call the next day.  Itrent was able to look up my order, and told me they would investigate this claim.the next day I recieved an email telling me to contact amazon for a refund.  I have sent numerous emails and have not recieved a call back.I dont care if you buy from this company or not, but be aware this is how they will treat you.


Case

This is the absolute best case to buy. Bought my 8 year old a tablet for Christmas and a good case was a must, rest assured this is the one.


Great

Ok so the reviews about it having muffled sound isn't true, both ends of the call can hear just fine. The screen cover doesn't pop off as easily as people say. The only reason you would have to press down hard for the screen to respond is because you have another protector under it so you just have to take that one off and it works fine.  Dropped it off the counter with no damage. Got wet when I was sledding and no water damage. Great case with awesome colors


Ripoff

The button doesn't work. It is only good as a 'look-alike' replacement. It got two stars because it fits well in the phone.


Excellent

Good h@ve clear visual back panel by Kayscase. And good have light weight toooo. My s5 looks way sleeker in this case


Don't be fooled by the special offers

When switching to Verizon from another wireless carrier, I initially bought 6 of the VX5200 for my on-call staff.  Within 24 hours, all of them had come to me and complained about their phones.Complaints included:Ring tones that were too soft,Flimsy flip mechanisms in the phone's hinge,The annoying chiming noise the phone makes every time you turn it on or turn it off (and we couldn't find a way to disable it),Cheap feel of the phone,Some of the menus didn't make much sense,Poor reception quality inside the buildingsOverall, they were not happy with the phones and didn't feel comfortable using them so I had to take them back and get the motorola E815.There was not much good about the phones other than the:Ability to take pictures,Decent quality speakerphone,Bright screens,Final Recommendation:The phone bravely offers a lot of features for the dollar and were it not for the poor reception and poor build quality, which are deal breakers for me, I would have made my staff stay with this phone.  Get this phone only if: 1) this phone fits your budget and/or 2) you don't care about the above listed complaints as this phone will work for those who just need to dial the numbers they need to call.


perfect phone

I think the phone is better than iphone 5. I enjoy everyday the amount of technology that the phone have.


THIS IS *genuine* motorola product - not knock off

First off, real simple - the battery you get here (or I got here) is an exact replacement for the one that came in my Droid.  We all know that droids eat batteries for breakfast and dinner so having a spare is a good thing.I keep this battery in my car in case the one on the phone dies - and I keep it in the SPN5564NEW OEM Motorola Droid Cliq Battery Charger SPN5564charger so that it is always topped off.  NOTE HERE: Ordering the SPN5564 does not include a wall wart charger nor does it include the fullsize USB to mini-usb cable to power it.  I guess Motorola expects by now you have a few of those cables hanging around.  Get a cig lighter to USB adapter and a USB to mini usb cable if you plan to keep a hot battery in the car.  Power used by the charger is next to 0 once the battery is full so it won't drain your car battery.With that set of parts I feel alot more confident that going on the road with my droid I'll always have a full day's battery on hand.


Cable has limited functionality

The provided USB-to-lightning cable does not charge nor sync my iPhone when connected to either my MacBook or a Dell desktop. It also does not charge when connected to a powered USB hub. It charges the phone only when connected with the provided car charger or one of my wall adapters. As such it has limited functionality. I'll be returning the item to Amazon.Update 1 (2013 Jul 24): I contacted Kensington tech support from their website. They determined that the cable I received is defective. I'm in the process of getting a replacement from them. I shall update further progress.Update 2 (2013 Aug 22): I received from the mail today the replacement cable, which does charge my iPhone 5 when connecting to the MBP. This is after additional contact with support after the original estimated arrival of the cable came and passed. I am just barely satisfied with their service and turnaround time. As such I am upgrading my rating of this product/company from a 1 star to a 3 star.


Best out of 5 stylus we tried

We decided to try out 5 stylus in the office and between us, all 4 preferred this one over all of the rest. It has the best contact response with the screen - ie. you can lightly "drag" it across the screen and it will mark on the iPad. With all of the others, you had to "press" to get a mark. Not having to press GREATLY reduces hand stress and fatigue. It's also very handy having a real pen on hand as well.We do wish that it had a Tether. That would make for the perfect option.These are the other ones that we tested:rooCASE Capacitive Stylus for Apple iPad (Red)Kensington 2nd Generation Apple iPad 1 and 2 / iPhone / iPod / Motorola Xoom Tablet / Galaxy / Blackberry Playbook Virtuoso Touch Screen Stylus and Pen (Black) Newest ModelTouchTec II Capacitive iPad Stylus and Ball Point Pen for Apple iPad 2, iPhone 4 and Droid Phones - 7mm (Black)AYL (TM) Newest Generation Slim Capacitive iPad Stylus with 1 YR Warranty (Metallic Silver)


My first "Smart Phone"

I have been avoiding the cell phone and especially "smart phones" because i could not justify the cost for a toy. Now that I need one and Virgin mobile is close to reasonably priced, I decided to go for it. I still have loads of catching up on the basics to learn but so far I am pretty happy with this phone.


I'm surprised there's even a market for these

This smudge-proof protector is smudge-proof because it is one giant smudge.I was very disturbed with the result of the installation. It distorts the colors,and the edges of icons or any characters are not sharp. If you want to enjoy your retinadisplay, this is likely not the screen protector for you.


Wrong item description

it supports 4 band in sim 1 and 2 bands in sim 2GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1GSM  900 / 1800 - SIM 2So 2nd sim does not work in US


Not sure why this receives such high reviews

In my confusion I bought this case accidentally. Since it had good reviews and was already on the way, I decided not to cancel it. As soon as it arrived, I was sorely disappointed. It's literally one of those cheap China site TPU cases that sell for $3. The cutouts on the back don't align 100%, so how can CIMO ethically charge $9? If you're looking for cheap bare bones protection, just order one of these from the discount China sites. As for me, I've returned this item and ordered a Ballistic SG case.


Bought TWO, Neither one works!!!!!

I had purchased one of these items a while back. It worked good.  I liked that I could use it to charge my Droid or I could use it to connect my computer to the phone.  Therefore, I ordered two more of this item.  I received them in a short time and went on a trip in my RV.  My phone needed to be charged, so I plugged in the charger.  It didn't work so I figured I still had one left.  Well, the other one didn't work either.  When I got home, I figured out that the cable that plugged into the phone was the problem.  So, now to try to get them exchanged!!!  I know this will not be a problem as long as it was purchased with Amazon but, such a hassel and unneeded wast of time!!!cwm, merced, CA


Great Sound, Misleading Pictures

The dock sounds amazing, however I am disappointed with the pictures. I was under the impression that the buttons on top are touch sensitive and they light up, however that is not the case. The only thing that lights up is the circle in the middle. The buttons are also not touch sensitive, instead they are hard push buttons. I was disappointed when I opened the box. On the flip side, if you don't care about the aesthetics, this is a great dock for the money out there. I wish it came with a remote.


Great Product!

I am very happy with my purchase. The product arrived very quickly and the seller even sent a follow up email to confirm that I was satisfied with my order. The product does exactly what it is intended to do. I just upgraded my Iphone4 to an Iphone 5s and needed additional chargers. Very pleased with the product so far.


Good case for Droid X but beware of magnet

Droid X fits perfectly in this very affordable nice looking, solidly built case. A strong magnet in the flap closes the case securely but may create problems with some Android phones like Droid X. Nothing to worry as the problem can easily be solved with a free app.Many phones have magnet sensors that trigger certain platform-specific actions. In the BlackBarry world, magnet sensing puts the phone into a holster mode which turns off the screen automatically to save the battery and to prevent accidental dialing. Thus in the BlackBerry world it is desireble and expected to have a magnet clip in a phone case. I have had a BlackBerry phone for years and enjoyed the magnet feature very much.After buying this case I realized that Android phones such as Droid X don't behave that way. I learnded that in the Android world magnet clips are NOT expected in phone cases. Instead, magnets are placed primarily in phone specific car docks (cradles). When Android phones are placed in such docks, they sense the magnet and put themselves into a car dock mode intended to simplify the phone use in the car.However, when an Android phone such as Droid X is placed in a holster case that has a magnet, it gets confused and assumes to be in a car dock. You pull out your phone from such a case expecting to see the home screen but instead you get the annoying car dock screen. There appears to be no simple way to deactivate the magnet sensing on the phone itself. After some research, I found a free app on the Android market that prevents accidental launching of the car dock mode. The app is called Dock Nothingness. It is not the most intuitive one but does the job.After downloading, installing and launching the app, I had to wave the part of the case containing the magnet along the backside of the phone to activate the magnet mode. Once there, I was able to select Dock Nothingness (rather than the car dock mode) as the default action. Problem solved.Now I am enjoying this phone case very much...


Charge your Kindle or Device from Anywhere!

Here is a really cool item that allows you charge your electronic item (in my case the Kindle) from anywhere.  All you need are 2 AA batteries, and the appropriate tip (NOTE: THE TIP IS NOT INCLUDED, SO YOU NEED TO PURCHASE THE TIP THAT'S APPROPRIATE TO YOUR ITEM TO USE IT).Two AA batteries (Energizer with mine) are included.  Put them in and then put the appropriate tip on the end.  Then plug the iGo into your device and turn the iGo on (slide switch on the end of the iGo up), and a light on the iGo turns on to let you know it's charging.  When it's finished charging, do the reverse in removing it.I would advise everyone to be careful with this, as the plastic is very thin, and with the batteries inside, I think one drop would have the plastic crack.This device is really good for charging a Kindle or electronic device when you have no access to electricity (outdoors, traveling, power outage, etc.) or do not want to use a DC charger.As for the number of charges you get from one set of batteries, so far I've gotten six and it's still going, and going, and going.....


Not as pictured

If you think your going to get a OEM plug your wrong. It does work but is black and does not have the "low profile" type flip down plugs. They should not show that picture as their item but I think they want you to think your getting and original replacement.


It really is Brilliant

This phone really is magnificent. No contract. No strings attached. Just pure Google. I contemplated between an unlocked Nexus S vs. the Sprint no contract one but really this was the best decision, when considering the price was considerably less and I don't plan on getting a contract with any phone company. I call/text for free  (voIP) through gvoice and talkatone and sync all my data through my Google account to the phone seamlessly.Updated Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) is a blast and the phone's original battery lasts surprisingly long. I recommend buying it New or used but "Like New" just to avoid any scratches or dents on the phone that might annoy you. Overall, you can't go wrong buying this phone. This the first phone I've bought for myself and it's currently the best phone I've ever used.


Best phone I ever owned

This is a phenomenal phone , big screen in a very small form factor , IR blaster (which the z does not have) , camera is great and the benchmarks test that I have run are fantastic and have beat every other phone I have put it up against (iphone 5 , gs3 , and one x), sold my iphone 5 to buy this and I don't regret it a bit , if sony stays on top of software updates and releases them quickly it will be hard to beat this one.


A must have for smartphone users

My wife brought aRAVPower 5600mAh External Battery Pack3 month ago, and she highly recommended me to get a power bank as well. So I decided to get the 10000 mAh power bank from the same supplier based on her recommendation.First thing I noticed about this product is the packaging is very professional. Most of the unknown branded product I brought from Amazon comes in a white box, The RAVPower power bank comes with nicely designed packaging as well as a proper user manual that doesn't confuse you. The blue LEDs are very bright. The hard black glossy surface is durable, not easy to scratch. But keep in mind that it is also prone to fingerprints easily. Overall, the built quality is really good.Like many people out there, I never felt the need to have a external power pack. Before this, I had to remind myself to charge my phone every night, which I sometimes forgot and ended up with a flat battery. During the day, I did not want to leave my phone near a power outlet in the office because it is too far away from where I am sitting. Having the power bank on my desk is a perfect solution. Now I can come to my office with a flat battery, charge my phone using the power bank and still keep the phone nearby. Within one full charge of the power bank, I managed to charge my phone (HTC Sensation) 5 times before the battery gets down to only 1 LED. That is 3 days for my HTC sensation to live without the power grid.One issue I wish to point out is that it takes a rather long time of 8-9 hours to charge up the power bank from empty to full charge. I just leave the power bank charging using one of the power outlet in the office before I leave, and it will be fully charged next morning. Overall, this is a very useful gadget that complements those power hunger smartphones.


Analog only! Doesn't work with digital devices?

I was very excited when I found this thing, but sadly it just doesn't work.  I'm not sure what's left after you get through the restricted devices.  Bummer.From the company website, buried in the tech specs:RestrictionsThe CoolStream Bluetooth receiver inputs an analog audio signal into the docking station. Docking stations that support only digital signal input are not supported by our device. Incompatible docking stations include Altec Lansing Mix IMT800, Bose SoundDock Portable, Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini, Logitech Pure Fi Express Plus S-00067, Philips Fidelio DS9000/DS8550/DS8530/DS8500, Sangean WR-5, Sony CMTBX20i /ICF-CL75iP /ICF-CS15iP /RDH-SK8iP /RDP-X50iP /RDP-X200iP /RDP-X500iP /XDR-S10hdiP and Yamaha Stereo Receiver with iPod Dock.We have tested the CoolStream Bluetooth receiver with many vehicles, but far from all. Some automobiles do not support our device and these include the Acura TSX, Audi A3/A4/Q5/S4, BMW Mini Cooper, BMW 135i/328i/335d/528i/X5, Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, Infiniti all models from 2008 to present, Jeep Wrangler, Lexus RX350, Mercedes CLK550/GL550/E550, Mercedes all models from 2009 to present, Nissan all models from 2008 to present, and Volkswagon GTI. CoolStream is NOT supported by iPhone/iPod cables that plug into the car stereo USB port. CoolStream is also NOT supported by after market car cables such as iSimple Gateway, Griffin AutoPilot or Alpine KCE-433iV.


9/22 UPDATE: waiting for nexus, selling this, never again!

originally, i thought this phone was great, but after using it for a few months, it is not. ever since the last update, which was over 1 month late like most of them have been, my wifi is dropping and giving weak signal when it actually connects. i thought that because they put Beats Audio EQ settings on this for extra bass, that they would put good hardware as well. that is not the case. music sounds terrible on my expensive earphones. i hoped that i could record videos of DJs and have decent quality, but the sound in the videos is terrible and has no bass at all. i will never buy another Android phone by anyone but Google. i don't care who makes the Nexus, at least it will get updates and run the proper version of Android. Apple doesn't let everyone else make iOS phones, so i don't think Google should. in the meantime, the Cowon J3 is my music player now, and the Canon M500 with a Rode Stereo Videomic Pro will be the camcorder. i just hope i can get at least $200 for this when i sell it. the only reason this gets 3 starts is because some people may actually like Nvidia graphics, taking pictures, quad core, and the screen. the screen is definitely the best feature. the only reason i'm not selling this now and buying last year's Nexus is because that's not very smart.


Great, especially for its price

This is the perfect case with a great price. I've had this case for about 4 months now. After dropping my phone the first time, the case did its job to protect the phone, however it took the brunt of the force and now one of the attachments for the back part doesn't stick onto the phone very well. After the many drops following the impairment, the case was still as good as new. The back case pops out after every fall, but its typical for hard cases due to the impact. The case also has little notches on the side for the side buttons, making it easier to locate and press them.One con is that it makes the bulky phone bulkier, but its worth it for the protection. Another one is that when using the slide out keyboard, the top case kind of gets in the way of your fingers, taking up a lot of room and makes the top buttons closer to the case hard to press. I got used to it though.I will admit, the screen protector was difficult to put on. I couldn't peel the "peel this sticker off after application" part nicely and had to use an eraser to eliminate the sticky residue left from the sticker. After much determination though, it looked decent with the case over it to hide the air bubbles. A trick to putting on screen protectors without bubbles is to use tape to help lift the screen protector up for reapplication, that way no fingerprints get under the film.Would definitely recommend, especially for its price. Does its job well. Its a durable and convenient product.


Worked great for 20 minutes.

When I received this product, I charged it overnight.  The next day I set it up to work with my Motorola Droid. That was really easy and the headset worked great. The sound quality was excellent. About 20 minutes later it just stopped working. I thought maybe the battery wasn't really fully charged and it was the battery going dead. After 24 hours of charging time I tried again.  This time the device wouldn't even turn on. Too bad, becaue I think that this product would meet my needs well, but only if it is reliable. My experience suggests that there are certainly some quality control issues with this product. So I am returning it for a refund.


Rip Off Artists

This is a horrible company. I knew how they try to trick buyers with the photo and many do this, however, I needed this product expedited so I paid all the extra money for a 1-2 day delivery. I received a message today that stated delivery a week from now. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY IF YOU NEED EXPIDITED PRODUCT. I deal with hundreds of companies and this is the first one to do business this way.


Good, but not as good as promised

This device does improve signal strength. However, if I had been buying it (rather than evaluating it as a review model), I would probably be debating whether to return it. It just doesn't work as well as the manufacturer claims. The Sony Ericsson (3G) phone that we have goes from a typical 3 bars in this area, up to 4 rather than 5.  The iPhone and Droid I tried it with did get a signal boost, but they were already starting at 5 bars so it wasn't a dramatic one.It's not a bad product, by any means. It clearly does work, and for someone living or working in a spot that has a very weak signal it would certainly be worth considering. It's quite easy to set it up, and having a phone holder built into it is nice. It's just that the company is so emphatic about the idea that this will consistently boost the signal to 5 bars that, particularly when one of the phones was already starting at 3, it was a disappointment to have it fall short.


Broke 6 days after getting it

After a long wait (ordered in October, delivered Dec 7th) my case finally came. I got the radiate green color and it broke by the headphone jack.The case seems super sturdy and fits great everywhere except this one part. The plastic simply looks too thin to be sturdy there.Id look in to one of the other otter box cases at this point. They do have great customer service though and will be sending me a new one shortly.Pic of said broken spot: [...]


Don't drop it

I bought the Q because of the poor phone reception of the Treo 650 I had. The reception was a little better on the Q but still not as good as a stand alone phone. After a month the Q slipped out of my hands and the glass cracked when it landed. I sent it in for repairs and was told it couldn't be fixed. I have now opted for a data card and a Mot Razr. Now I finally have a phone that will work at my house and the data card is a much better way for me to handle emails. It gives me portability and I only have to handle the emails once.


Not a bad device, just know its limitations

I have had this for 4 weeks now and it does what it says: Tells you when you have email or SMS, play games, skip/advance/pause music playback & tell you the name of the current song (handy while driving), dial the phone or cancel a call. Not too bad. I usually get about 2 days of battery, sometimes 3 but never more. Not that big a deal if you don't want to wear it to bed, just charge it. (Don't want the notifications to wake you with a buzz telling you that there is a new sale on Amazon, right?) Battery charges in about a half hour or so, not an issue. Resolution is not super high but even with my old tired eyes I can see the text good enough to read everything. Colors show up well and it is cool to be able to show photos taken on my S3 via my watch to people. The look of the watch is not too bad either. I mean it looks like a watch and not much bigger, if any, than any other mans watch. Fairly stylish too. It is cool to have and wear, but most people ask if it is the new Samsung smartwatch. Most people didn't even know there was such a thing until Samsung started their marketing a few weeks ago and this is V2 of the Sony product.**Wish list**1: I wish there were more watch faces. If you install a non-Sony face the battery lasts less than a day. There are only 5 faces to choose from and only one of them digital. I want a "regular" HH:MM digital display with a 12 hour display not the 24HR military type, perhaps with he date underneath. Simple. It would be nice if there was a configuration option that would do this, not simply choose between faces. The analog faces are quite nice though.2: It would be EXTREMELY useful if it could dictate an SMS message and send like Google can. I'd love to be able to receive a text and dictate my reply and be done instead of breaking out the phone.3: More apps. (Not Sony's fault.) It would be real cool if there was an app development kit that was like VBA, HTML, or some "easey drag & drop" method. It would be cool, that's all.**The Not So Good**Setup took a bit of time. It is supposed to use NFC but I couldn't get it to work I manually downloaded the app to my S3 phone and manually paired via Bluetooth. After that all was good. It does freeze up every now ant then but switching off then back on clears it up. Once, right at 3 weeks it completely locked up. This was a pain because there are more than a few users out there that the SW2 locks up on and there is little help to fix. On the Sony site there is re-installation software but I could not get the SW2 to be recognized via USB by a Sony computer to run the software. I did get the watch operational but I had to uninstall all software and reboot a few times. Now I have to re install software and complete the setup process again.Bottom Line:+It is cool+I like the convenience+Good screen-It freezes up-Setup could have been better-Could do more+It's coolBuy or don't? If you need lunch money, don't bother. It is a toy. But if you have nothing better to blow your cash on, you already have a tablet and you need to up your geek ante, why not.


Silicon outter layer is a piece of crap!

Within three months the silicon is like a saggy condom. Horrible, piece of crap and everyone has the same problem.


Almost perfect for what it is designed for.

The joy of this phone is it's simplicity and ease of use. Press the Red Button and wait about 7 seconds - not bad compared with some SIM card phones I've used - and you get a display with the name of your service provider, the time and date. Hold the button again for about 7 seconds to turn the power off.On the bottom of the display (and the display uses nice, large, fonts) are Menu on the left and Name on the right. Press the lighted bar under Name and you go straight to the phonebook. Press the lighted bar under Menu and you go to (oh, this is too easy) the Menu. Press the lighted arrow keys and scroll through Phonebook, Messages, Call, LogAlarm, Calendar, Calculator, FM Radio, Games, and of course, Settings.I don't know what problem the one negative reviewer might have had, but I had no trouble at all setting my Doro to display the day/month/and year as well as the time.The Phonebook is not complicated, but as this phone is intended for older users, the instructions might have been a bit more complete. When entering a name, in order to place a blank space between the first and last name, you need to press th zero (0) key. This isn't mentioned in the manual but there is a small marker below the 0 that helped me figure it out. The pound key (#) also has a small marker and (this is mentioned in the manual) that is what you press to access the Special Characters. After that, everything is remarkably easy. When you select Add or New Contact, a menu offers pre-defined spaces for Name, Mobile, Home, and Office. Pressing the lighted bar on the left Saves your entry. Pressing the lighted bar on the right takes you Back to the previous Icon. You want more? Okay, it has Bluetooth connectivity. You can copy your phonebook entries to or from the SIM card to or from the phone memory. You can enable Silent ModeIf you service offers messaging (I use a T-Mobile pre-paid card that does not) just scroll to Messages. There is Voice Mail, Speed Dialing (9 numbers), and from Setup you can activate an SOS button on the back of the phone. Press it quickly twice or hold it for three seconds, and it will dial (and send a pre-determined text message) to whatever number you have selected. No, it won't call 911, automatic calls to 911 are prohibited. The phone has a bright, clear display, very good volume and better than average battery lifeWhat else? On the outside of the phone are two small lights. One flashes if you have a missed call or message, the other flashes if your battery is getting low. There is also a battery level indicator on the main display and there are Soft Keys that can be assigned multiple functions.And the Doro 410 does not have a camera. It isn't designed for tech-savvy people. It's designed for someone who needs a basic phone for sending and receiving calls. Your teenager will not like it. Your parents will. The phone comes with a SIM card from Consumer Cellular who is the sole service provider, but a quick Google will turn up lots of unlocking codes. In fact, e-Bay has listings for (new) unlocked Doro 410's at $59.00! Just pop in your curent SIM card and go.


Perfect!

I love these.  I looked at the other behind the head, bluetooth headsets.  Most people complained about the weight and not being able to lay back on a bench with the others.  So I bought these, hoping they wouldn't fit too loosely and the cord in the back get in the way.They're well made, sturdy, work easily.  The cord in the back is unnoticeable.  They fit my ears quite well.  They're insanely loud if you turn them up (so not a problem, but at least not too quiet like others I've had).  They fit in your ears very, very securely.  They seem to auto-adjust to the height of your ear.  I thought I would have to adjust it myself, but you just slip them on and they slide to the right length somehow.  Good battery life.  Buttons are easy to use.  No problem at all laying on back of head, as I use them at the gym and have had little problem.I even thought they'd be big and look weird, but they hide behind the ear, looking like a regular set of earphones.  All my friends are jealous of these after they tried them on.I seriously can't think of anything to improve on these, and I'm very happy with them.  Running would be no problem at all, they fit so firmly without discomfort.


Does as advertised

Provided the improvement i needed for my mobile broadband card to have a more reliable connection. Before this antenna i would get about -100 Rssi outdoor and no signal indoors, with this plugged into my modem without a amp or anything it boosted the signal to about -89, and went from 1 bar to 3 bars. I live in a fringe area and wanted to try something like this out. Works great and well built. Worth the price paid for. Update- No where doe's it say what type of connector is at the end of the cable, the picture shows a FME-Male, but comes with a FME-Female on the end of the cable length.


Pretty good, if you root it.

First thing to do with this phone: Head to androidforums, read their 'fix everything' thread. S-OFF and unlock, and root this phone, add a custom ROM and you're good. Overclock it all over, save battery, add features. Enjoy. It's a fast phone if you do it all right. Stock is fine, but it felt too limited for me. I usually run my phone at a max of 1.7 GHz and use a 4 MB cache for my SD card. I got the 2x Anker 1900 mAh battery pack with charger. I never run out of power. Always have a full spare in my pocket. With normal use, I can pull about 7 hours straight overall usage out of it. It all depends on what governor you end up using. I like interactive with the deadline I/O scheduler.The 3D features are really  a novelty, but I wish I could decide which sensor I want to take my 2D picture with, that'd be cool. I got it right before VM discontinued selling them on their site, for a $180 no contract phone, I couldn't be happier, except I'd LOVE if verizon had some unlimited data MVNOs...I live in a rural area and their LTE works great out here. Satellite internet is lame, so I tether quite a lot from my phone, as 3G is still more responsive, even after throttling.. But, for living at the very edge of 3G coverage, it's not bad, there's one spot in the house where i get 4 bars. in the city, wimax coverage is not too great. but, it doesn't seem to get throttled, so when i'm there, i take advantage.


Uncomfortable and Cuts out

I don't have the black wireless headset, but I do have the Halo Reach edition of this, which is the same item with a different paint job. I have 2 issues with this item.One is that the audio tends to cut out at times. It gets its sync back pretty quickly, but it's irritating to have the voice switch to the speakers and then back into the headset every hour or so. I don't know if there is something in my area that is causing interference or not so I'm not going to call it a major flaw.Second, is the fit. It only comes with 2 ear loops, one has an M on it for medium and the other has an S on it for small. I use the medium and I have a hard time getting it on, not to mention after a while it feels like my ear is being pinched and it gets uncomfortable. Why they didn't think to include a large size is beyond me. This thing would be nearly perfect for me if they had. My ears aren't abnormally big, I can use most bluetooth headsets without any problem, but this thing feels like it was sized for a 12 year old.


GREAT PRODUCT

My original iPhone4 wall charger took forever to charge my phone.  I like to charge my phone next to my bed at night but my computer is in another room so I use a wall charger.  When looking for a replacement I found this charger, read the reviews and decided to try it.  I LOVE IT!!!!  It charges super fast and the long cord is an added bonus.  The quality is great for the price.  You'll be very happy with this charger.


Great for Shock Protection, Horrible for Screen

The big pros to this product are that it fits the device well, it's durable, and overall, it has a high quality feel.  The major downfall, it's way too bulky to use with the monstrous belt clip that they've created, and the "media stand" is a joke.  You push the spring loaded clip back where it's supposed to lock in place.  If you can actually get it to stay there instead of springing back, there's only two positions where it will actually prop the phone up, but only if you don't breathe on it.  My major complaint, though, is the screen protector.  It's just cheap plastic, which scratches way too easily, and it seems to statically draw in any dust that may be lurking near your phone.  It's really great when you try to pry the thing back apart to clean all the dust off that's gotten trapped between your screen and the screen "protector."  This case was definitely designed to stay on the phone once it's installed.  Take my recommendation, and buy a Zagg cover, install that on your phone, and remove the cheap screen protector from the Otterbox before installing it.  It comes off easily, unlike the case.  My advice to Otterbox: put in a screen protector that adheres to the phone and the case if your intent is for us to never take it apart anyway.


Cables do not function properly.

The 1st one I tried caused the iPad to rapidly cycle between charging & not charging. The second caused the iPad to shut down.


Wrong Cord

This cord says that it works for the HTC Hero, however it did not fit my HTC Hero. It looked like my old charger I used to own which doesn't work with the HTC Hero.


Excellent phone

I've ownded this phone for about 4 months now, finally deciding to write a review.  Overall I do enjoy the phone a lot and it's the best phone I've ever owned (2nd smartphone) and I do like it more than the original Evo that Sprint offers.  Below are the good and bad.Good:- Dedicated keyboard (why I bought it over the standard Evo).  Works just like it should!- Good feel in your hands- 5 MP camera- Lots of apps- Good call quality- GPS works like it shouldBad:- When you transfer music to the phone it has to be MP3's or won't work.  Even some of the MP3s don't or transfer over in bulk- While the camera is good, the one on my Samsung Memoir was more flexible when things are moving, this tends to blur.  The standard Evo has more megapixels as well.- One the phone needed a systm update and I was given no notice and all of a sudden my pictures could not be retreived.  After the updated I could retreive the ones I took going forward- Battery life: I don't use the phone that much but it's a drainer (especially with 4g).  Expect to charge this at least another hour each day to make it last after a full charge- 4g: not that fast, eats batteries, not widely available from Sprint yetSo at the end of the day it's a phone and it does what it's supposed to very well for the most part.  I'd reccoment an Otterbox case if you buy one (I went through 3 cheap ones before I bought it) and downloading the Amazon Appstore for a free paid app every day.


NOT OEM - Does not work with Android v2.2!!!

This battery is not OEM and Android 2.2 software will not recognize it.  It will not charge in the phone and the power level icon is replaced by a "?".  Buy directly from Motorola or your service provider.


Wonderful case!

If you love owls, and color, then this is worth the money!  This case got TONS of compliments when I put it on.  Sure, it's not an Otter Box, but if you are a good responsible cell phone owner, than you can certainly enjoy this case.  Strong plastic backing appeared to resist scratches and the rubberized sides held the case securely on the phone.  Really fun and cute!


Worst screen protector ever .

As the title says, this is the worst screen protector i ever had.the texture is horrible, it feels as if it were made of paper or cardboard. it doesn't cover the front of the phone completely (there are some small gaps at the sides). i could've lived with all of it, but the worst offender is the loss of clarity on the screen. i mean, seriously, it distorts the image and gives it a "grainy" look. it's as if the screen itself was wet or something.avoid this screen protector at all costs. there are better options for your galaxy s3.


Pretty good.  Slight size error

Let me just start by saying I knew what I was buying when I purchased this item.  I had already purchased a skinzy for my son's Lifeproof for his 4S.  It is just stickers so don't get upset when you get it and that's all it is.  It's just a way to pretty up your Lifeproof case that you already have.  The only problem that I have with it is that its a tad too big.  The edges go up onto the black rubber edging and I would use a razor blade and trim them but I'm afraid I may damage my Lifeproof case by doing so.  I'll just keep it a little big***update***  I contacted the company after I had ordered 3 more of these for my girls' lifeproof iphone4 cases that fit perfect and they are replacing the skins for both mine (iphone5) and my son's since his didn't fit quite right either.  I'm still keeping it at 4 stars only because of the price but I will say customer service was wonderful!!!


True, not the most useful accessory but.....

I must agree that this charger stand is not the most useful accessory for this phone. I must say however, Nokia does not claim this is a two-slot charger. Also,it is important to note that the plug DOES fit into the stand albeit - snugly.  Make sure that the plug going into the stand is the right end - notice that the transformer has a "wing" shaped slot for the larger end of the cord.  If you try to put the wrong side - the "wing" shaped end-into the charger it will not fit. This stand is not so useful because the charger plug is so simple to begin with.  Save your money and buy a buy a case for this phone instead - it scratches too easily.


GOOD PRODUCT

After using this product for a week I must say that i liked it, it made my phone feel more sturdy and less cheap.the cover is thicker than the original one on the GS4 but the cuts are incredibly pricise, so my verdict is that i liked it and i would buy another one.


Works well, but...

...it is VERY uncomfortable after only a few minutes. It does come with a lanyard to hang it around your neck when you are not using it. I like that because I am a little suspicious of Bluetooth as well as the effects of other radiation over the long term. You can get the earpiece away from you head when not in use. I might have tired something else, though, with how this feels on the ear.


Nice!

Very nice item! The color is darker than it looks in the picture. It's more of a dark teal than a light aqua color.


Joke

Definitely a "get what you pay for" item. I purchased this case the end of February. Waited a month for it to come. I'm not gonna lie I was excited. When I opened the package I was HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED. It literally looks like it was printed off a computer and glued to a cheap case. I expected glitter and shine. No. I wish I had read the reviews first. This is the first time I've been this disappointed with an order from amazon. If you read reviews... read this. DO NOT BUY THIS CASE.


Great Case

Great case for the Nexus 4. Look no further if your looking for style and protection. Works great with the Halo screen protector


Clumsy interface, bad camera, high price

Tempted by a 5 megapixel camera, a touch screen and google operational system, I thought: that's it! here I have an iphone without the life bonds imposed by this brand, a pretty good camera for a mobile, and google-like neatness for doing complex tasks in simple ways. However, I was disappointed in all fronts.The ergonomics of the device is overly poor - certainly well below iphone's. The main proof is its own manual of instructions which, with more than two hundred pages, is unfortunately needed for users to be able to use many basic commands that cannot be accessed intuitively. So the simplicity of use and intuitiveness that is such a great part of Google success sadly were not translated into this operational system (e.g.: I tried to switch to another gmail account in this device and for now I gave up, as I couldn't find how to do it)Another example is the physical keys (it has several ones), which need a considerable force to be pressed (resulting for instance that the mobile is not comfortable to operate with one hand only). But in contrast to the toughness of dealing with the mechanical buttons, the interaction with the touchscreen is hyper-sensitive to the finger touch, so you often end up activating commands you don't want to - like calling to phone numbers when in fact all you wanted was to navigate in the agenda, or opening applications (or even sending then to the trash bin) when all you wanted was to browse among the screen (actually that can happen even when the mobile is left alone in your pocket)Small details can be annoying too: the horizontal mode of the screen does not allow you to finish the task you started (so you cannot send the text you wrote without going back to the vertical mode). When you want to see your files, there is no the option of just plugging the mobile into the USB port of your computer. You have first to "mount" (process not intuitive - again you need to have read the manual) and after that, "unmount" the mobile.And finally, the camera is sincerely bad. Forget the idea of having it as a substitute for a digital camera (as I used to do with my old mobile Nokia N95) mainly when it comes to take pictures when flash is needed, as the camera has no flash.overall - and also taking into account the high price of the unlocked version- a bad deal.


A Great Buy

The rating speaks for itself!  The only possible thing I might dislike is how heavy it is, but that is no big deal; I'm getting used to it.  I would recommend this item to anyone who asked me.


Exceeded my expectations

Excellent camera, focus is slow but it works well.It's a fast device, the screen resolution is very good.I'm using the phone in Honduras in booth Tigo and Claro.


Not Too Shabby :)

Excellent. Kinda loose, but will do just fine. It looked as if it was made for the iphone 4 but the iphone 3gs fits!


Ugly and cheap looking

I am returning this! I have another storage case that is awesome but it interferes with camera flash so I wanted to try this but it is cheap looking and ugly. I'm disappointed its going to cost mt $5 for wanting to see it in person.


I didn't know what I was missing

I love this headset! My previous headset was a bluetooth motorola that got stolen a few months ago. I was reasonably satisfied with that headset and did not know what I was missing until I replaced it with the Plantronics 510. I can hear conversation so much better. I never have to push the set closer to my ear to be able to hear, which is what I often had to do with my former headset.  It's really like having the person sitting next to me in the car.I never thought I'd like a headphone with an earbud but I love it. It is light and rests easily with no discomfort.  Oddly enough, the slight weight of the earpiece resting behind the ear makes the fit secure and very comfortable. I forget I have it on.The volume control is easy to use and I actually have to turn it down sometimes--an experience I never had with my other headset! On that one, I was always wishing for a higher setting.After switching, my friends and family all confessed that they could now hear me so much better than on the other set. They can't even tell I'm in the car. And I love the fact that call waiting features are shown clearly and controlled on the phone itself.  It makes switching between calls so much easier for me.I never write reviews but was willing to do so for this product for two reasons: 1)the number of reviews, which was impressive, helped me to try it--I want to return the favor and 2) I love this product!!!


Fits Galaxy Note 2!!!

I read the reviewer who said fits Samsung Galaxy Note (first one), but I was uncertain about Note 2 since nobody stated that.  I took a chance and was thrilled it fits perfectly with a tiny bit of room to spare, but just the right amount of give.  Now to test its waterproof abilities during Memorial Day weekend pool parties.


a bargain

Try to find a magnetic flip case for your iphone 4s and you won't come close to this price. I bought a pink, orange, and white one and although i had to glue the magnet back in on one of the cases they are solid and well made. I think the other reviewer may have either gotten a bad case or had expectations that were unfair. For 6 bucks this case can't be beat compared to others with its form factor. Two criticisms: One of the cases shipped to me a little creased from bad handling i presume and the case doesn't protect the top corners as well as i would have it. All in all though a good deal and because of the price i'll be ordering more. Thanks.Edit: I've found a problem that makes this case less attractive. You cannot use the flash when taking pictures because the case causes a blur from flashback. Otherwise i'm happy.


recommend this product

I would recommend this product to anyone. It's stylish and protects the phone. The color is brilliant and adds to the phone.


How to fix a known battery indicator glitch in the evo

The difference with the reviews here are explainable. The issue is not having to condition the battery but the actual ability of the phone to read the battery capacity. Call HTC and they will confirm if you push the issue. Here is the solutionWith the phone "on" charge until the green light turns on,unplug from the charger and turn the phone "off"plug the phone back in (you will notice it is orange again) charge until it turns green,unplug the charger and turn the phone on and let it boot up completely (about 2-3 minutes)Plug the charger cable back in (probably orange again) until the green light appears.Repeat these steps (may take 10 or more times and 2-3 hours) until the green light come on immediately when you plug the charger cable in when the phone is on and off.use the phone until it will not turn on and the battery is drained completelyrepeat the steps aboveI know this seems silly but you are retraining the sensor in the phone to read what is really full and what is really empty. It is calibrated for 1500 mAh not 3500 so the phone reads full and turns the green light on at about 70% real charge and the red with about 20% left until you recalibrate it.You should completely drain the battery about once per month.Hope this helps


Okay

Its the best thing ever even though i don't have one it is awesome i play on my kids all the tine


Great phones and service

We have used 2 of these (LG900g on NET10) for seven months now and it couldn't have been a better decision. As some mention they fall a little short of being a 'smart phone'  but they work great for calling and text messaging. The internet is sluggish and I wouldn't recommend one for Angry Bird addicts. Our 2 phones cost quite a bit less than one contract phone would. Here in Washington, the service has been great. Get the 4g microSD and you can store your photos, ringtones, etc.


Great Alternative!

I've been a smartphone user for years, started with the iPhone 3G and landed on the Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-i717 and I've used many phones in between. I finally got sick of intrusive apps, data plans and being connected to all things all of the time. I am going to sell the Samsung Note, dump my data plan, and stick with this basic texting phone. It's not perfect, and has its quirks, but it performs better than most I've tried in this range. The keyboard is easy and travels well, the 3G powered Mobile Web is faster than I expected, it has threaded messaging, the touch screen is more responsive than the Pantech Laser, the call quality is satisfactory and there are many convenient features (Quick Contacts, Inbox, Voice Recognition, etc.). Additionally, the Easy mode is in fact, easy. My only gripe is that there is no threaded messaging in this mode, which is odd because it is easier to track conversations within a threaded view. The phone does not have a 3.5mm jack and relies upon the micro usb port to serve double duty(you'll need to find an adapter). Access to apps, games, ringtones, etc. is just silly, so you may not want to waste your time. The music player is fine, as far as it goes and I was surprised to see an equalizer. If you're looking for a basic, no data plan, qwerty messaging phone, this is a great alternative. If you're looking for a cheap smart phone, exit stage left. I got this phone on eBay for $57 with free shipping and I'm happy so far.


not for the mytouch 4g.

im going to keep it simple if you have a mytouch 4g it DOES NOT FIT YOUR PHONE. it gets stuck and is very difficult to take the phone out once it is in. had to get a refund.


great quality for the price...

So these are my 100th pair (slightly exaggerated) of ear-buds I have gone through. I must say though that these are probably the best deal for the quality. I actually dropped one of the ear-buds into a glass of water and it still works! So not bad at all. Plus I kinda like the hooked bud (about a 40 degree bend) it sits nicely under my motorcycle helmet and doesn't push on the ear which is always nice. Overall, I'd recommend them to anyone that rides or goes through headphones every few months like I do....


Solid phone

I agree with the majority of reviews I read before buying this phone. It's a solid build, feature loaded but it's not for a web/social/mail/app hardcore user.I use facebook, e-mail casually (once or twice a day), don't play games or browse the web often, so It's just perfect.The keyboard is very good (I have never had a phone with keyboard before) so I was a little sacred at first but after a couple of days it feels just right.For USD 199, it's a great value!My only concern is battery life, which lasts 3 to 4 days at low usage. But I guess it's kind of standard for a Smartphone.All in all I recommend this product.


Very Cool and Unique, but is ruined after 1 drop.

Made out of real wood, very cool. However after dropping it once, the corner shattered. I made an Epoxy repair and dropped it a couple days later and it wasa pretty much un-repairable.


I had to send it back...

Very cheaply made. I wasn't happy with this purchase at all. It went straight back as soon as I got it. The holes in it were badly misplaced, including the space for my charger to go in! So I would've had to take off my case just to charge my phone. Where's the sense in that? Needless to say I will not buy from this seller or get a silicon case for my phone again.


It is the good phone, but can not do do International SMS

I purchased and received the G1(Google Nexus One) last Thursday. It's the good phone with all the stuffs built in (Wifi, Gmail, etc..), however, the phone has the issue of sending & receiving International SM message. I've attempted to send several messages to my friends in Vietnam, but none of messages reached them.In facts, I am not aware of the issue till start reading all complains from previous G1 users. I heard that Google have tried to fix the problem but they gave up. It is the good phone and I like to keep, however, I am in process of returning the phone today and looking for anothet phone (not Google phone any more). Someone said, that coud be T-mobile network that I have now, however, my Nokia E-71 is sending & receiving SMS message just fine.


Cable works with my LG Scoop

I purchased this cable in order to load music (and NPR shows) onto my phone and to copy pictures to my computer without having to remove the phone's memory card.  With the cable plugged into the phone and into a USB port on my computer, the phone looks just like a removable drive.  (Be sure to select mass storage device from the set-up menu on the phone.)  No additional software was needed.  The cable also allows the phone to be charged by the computer's USB port.