Motorola H720

I really like the way this series fits "ON" the ear and not "IN" the ear, ie; I hate ear buds. I had used a H715 for a couple years and it worked perfectly. The microphone just quit on it, so I had to shop a replacement. No H715 readily available, so I settled on the H720 for obvious reasons. Same fit and feel that I like, but my voice sounded like talking into a tin can and echoey. Had several callers tell me they had a hard time hearing/understanding me. I sent it back and, as usual, Amazon was wonderful getting me a full refund. Bottom line, I think this model is a crap shoot. Some may work great and some don't.I ended up opting for a much more expensive brand with a dang ear bud! It has a longer boom style mic thats sits closer to my mouth. I can be heard fine, and that's what's most important to keep my business clients happy.


Pogo Sketch Stylus works great on the iPad

I bought the Pogo Sketch as an experiment for drawing on my new iPad, but fully expected to prefer just using my finger instead. I find that using the Pogo Sketch makes it a bit easier to do detailed drawings, and makes it feel more natural to draw on the iPad. I came back here to order two more, in case I lose the first one.I'm curious to see how quickly the sponge tip wears down. I've been using the stylus pretty heavily since I bought the iPad a month ago, and so far it hasn't shown much wear. Guess the sponge is made of tougher material than it looks!Debbie[...]


A good dumb phone with a great camera. NOT FOR USE WITH ATT

When I ordered this phone back in march, it was listed as a quad band phone, as in, it would work well with ATT. That was a complete lie and I'm glad to see they've changed it. So if you live Europe or are on T mobile(I can't attest to how well it works with T mobile), this is a good phone.Media / Features-.jar games run very well, smooth with little lag-the interface is good, not great, but that's to be expected from a non smartphone. Widgets are nice and add some flair to the menu, widgets are handled on the Renoir much better than on samsung touch whiz phones.-Web browsing is good for a non smartphone, probably the best I've used. also Wifi is a great addition.-I never used the music or video playback, but divx support is a hugge plus, the radio was clear and functional.Hardware-the phones looks much better in person, the three buttons on the buttons look tacky in pictures but are very nice in person, it's no iphone, but it is a good looking phone. The back is very nice and it feels sturdy, but still plastic-The touch screen is resistive, which is a bad thing. Texting with the full soft qwerty took some getting used it and is leagues behind the iphone. Drawing using the picture editor was a nightmare, even with a stylus. Tapping numbers was good enough, as was basic menu navigation.CameraArguably the main feature of the Renoir is the 8 megapixel camera. It is an excellent camera...for a phone. Taking excellently colored shots with a good XENON(!!) flash, and plenty of in phone editing options, like filters. It is much better than the LG viewty and the Samsung ultra touch camera and comparable to the cheapest point and shoots. That said compared with a  ~$200 canon point and shoot, the Renoir gets blown out of the water. But if all you use your camera for are posed shots in outdoor lighting, this could be an acceptable replacement for a point and shoot. This is probably the best camera availabe in any phone, at least in the top 3.Go to flickr, search LG Renoir for some good sample shots.It also takes decent video, I didn't use it often though.In conclusion, I do recommend this phone for anyone looking a fun, good looking, touch screen feature phone with a great camera. I think the black version is better looking, so I would get that.


Best Customer Service ever!!!

I bought this phone from Andrew and the phone arrived looking brand new, I had the phone for about a month and don't know what I did to lock myself out and froze the key pad, I called Andrew and he tried to walk me through the process to get the phone unlock, I was not able to accomplish this, and so he called metro pcs customer service, which if you know is a complete nightmare. he called four different times before finally we got a rep on the phone, who still was not able to assist me, Andrew told me to just either mail him the phone back for couple dollars more and I would get a boost mobile blackberry, or take it into metro. I chose to take it to metro and was ordered a refurbished blackberry. I would like to thank Andrew for his excellent customer service and outstanding product and knowledge base of the product. I will do business again with him and recommend him to all my friends. he's definitely the go to guy for used phones at a decent price and top notch customer service. I would also add being that I'm on my 3rd blackberry since the purchase from this vendor, to make sure you get insurance from metro, in case the phone turns out to be a dud. you get another one. also I did not get a brand new blackberry from metro as stated but a refurbished phone.


RUN AWAY!!!

If you have an iPhone, don't buy these.  The way they work is that the big plastic part with the logo is actually a button that's VERY easily activated. When it does, it picks a random number in your phone book and dials it.  These headphones will make you the KING or QUEEN of butt-dialing.  There is no solution for it.  No way to disable what it does.  When you travel with these they have to stay on your ears or around your neck or you will buttdial someone.RUN.


Awesome buy

I bought it cause I was looking for a holder to carry my Gzone Brigade Phone and it fits BEAUTIFULLY... great buy


still too slippery for me

This is real smooth plastic without any texture.  It looks nice on my white Moto X but for me it doesn't work as it still slips in my hand.


Other Reviewers Have No Clue

I was skeptical when I purchased this product... Then I actually TRIED it (unlike some of the other reviewers.) I only purchased this product after I saw it get good reviews from a local news program & then followed it up with a little online research.The back of the sheet you see in the pic has the instructions on it(what were they talking about?)  I installed 2 antennas on a friends reccomendation - One on the back side of the battery & another inside the phone casing.  Point the triangle towards your antenna for best results.Went from 0 bars in my basement to 1 consistantly. From one bar outside my house to 2. Two def. worked better than one as I tested before adding a second.  This is not a freak thing, I am getting consistant results.  I did read in one report however that some phones get better results than others (just like some phones get better reception than others to begin with)I can't tell you HOW it works, but it DOES.  You will not go from 1 bar to 5, but it will see some improvement.  I didn't belive it untill I tried it. For 4 bucks how can you go wrong anyway?  Search for local news stories on the product in Houston, etc. for other ACTUAL reviews - Not ones slapped together by people that have no actual experience with the product.


One of the best phones out there

I was amazed when I learned that I could buy this jewel at such a low price! So I immediately ordered it, and I was very satisfied at how fast it got here. The phone itself is amazing: the wifi is a huge plus, and the Symbian operating system is something that I wouldn't be able to live without.A few pros:- WIFI!!- quad-band, so you can basically use it anywhere in the world (needs SIM card)- amazing set of features for a low price- great battery life - up to 3 days if I talk for approximately an hour, use the wifi a little bit and play the game boy advance emulator for a couple of hours.- very cool design- nicely built, the sliding mechanism seems solid- the music quality - simply extraordinary!! (this should have been the first one in the list, the music part of this phone is incredible. The speakers are very loud for a handheld device)- the hands-free is really good- 8GB of memory. Why would you ever need more?!- the screen is perfect, very big and good enough even for watching videos on it. Web pages are easily read, even if there is a lot of text.- the gaming aspect - it's very convenient to have those gaming buttons on top of the screen. They are comfortable and do not seem prone to damage.- The operating system - you can install anything you want on this phone! To list a few, you can have Google maps, Youtube, Skype, and a whole bunch of emulators (Game boy, Game boy advance, NES, SNES... whatever you can think of :)- the SIP option - you can call for free over a WLAN network. I am listing this one here because it is a big plus, although you will also find it in "cons" because I could not set it up.- the speed at which it does everything. You don't have to wait for anything, you simply click on it and it opens. I previously had a Symbian 7 phone, and it was painfully slow compared to this one.- the ability to synchronize all your contacts and text messages, etc, from your old phone to this one. There is a pre-installed app on the phone that does it all for you, in a flash.- the second camera for video calls, although I don't know when I'll actually get to use that one.- the N-gage games! How could I forget this one :) They are pretty good, and there's a whole bunch of new games coming up, so if you are a gamer you will enjoy that.Cons:- I had trouble synchronizing my Windows Media Player playlists with the phone. Either I could put my songs in a folder on the memory card, but without transferring the playlist file (so I only had a huge number of songs, but not arranged in any order), or I would have the playlist file, but all the songs would go directly into the root of the memory card, which would probably slow down the phone eventually.- the buttons are not very convenient for typing text (compared to my old 6600); also, I keep pressing the "play" button accidentally, which is annoying because it starts to play music loud all of a sudden and startles everyone around.- the camera is quite bad. This is not a problem for me, since I don't use it anyway, but if you want a nice camera then do not buy this phone. It really takes crappy pictures, with bad colours (kind of greenish), and quite flaky. I even feel like the front camera for video calls takes better pictures, even though the one on the back has a higher resolution. The flash is useless, too. The videos it makes are pretty good though, with a nice framerate and not choppy at all.- as I already mentioned, I could not set up the internet calling. It always says "registration failed", while everything works fine on my PC. However, you need to have a wifi network in range to be able to use SIP, so it's not useful for everyone - so probably it won't matter to you that much. It is nice to use it at home or in the office - you could save quite a lot of money by calling over the net.


great!

the only problem is, is that it is super hard to take off once it is on. other than that it is great!


not support UTF-8 Language

problem with names and msg. email tweets , not support for my language which is arabic only support english language


not what I ordered

The first part of my dissatisfaction was my own fault, I should have read more clearly that it is a BUMPER case, so it does not have a back cover, just around the edges.  But that's not how it looks in the photos.  I am also dissatisfied with the case's ability to glow in the dark, it is very very feint.  I'd buy something else if I were you.


GREAT!

This case is great. It is so solid and heavy duty. If you drop your phone you don't have to be in fear of it breaking. If you order this case you will not be disappointed. Another good thing is that it comes with a quality screen proctector.


The iLLumiShield Screen Protector Works Great!

I just purchased the "iLLumiShield - LG 840G Crystal Clear Screen Protectors with Anti-Bubble/Anti-Fingerprint - 3-Pack + Lifetime Replacements" from Talkie Tech via Amazon.  The first thing I want to say is that I ordered my phone two days before I ordered the iLLumiShield, and I received the iLLumiShield before I received my phone!  VERY fast delivery!  When I did receive my phone (the next day) one of the first things I did was to put one of the three protectors that are sent onto my phone.  The process was very simple (the shield exactly matches the front of my phone) and the small plastic blade they send with the product to "squeegie" out the air bubbles works like a charm.  If you don't quite make the correct alignment on the phone, the iLLumishield is easily removed and you can start over again.  Of course, it's too soon to judge how long one lasts, but with the replacements they send, plus the lifetime replacements, I don't think I have anything to worry about.  So far, so good.  Mine works like a charm!  Highly recommended!


So close

This is my 4th bluetooth headset, and I'm getting frustrated trying to find one that both works good and fits good. This one works great, but frankly I don't understand why that can't design one that is comfortable to wear.Once you figure out how it is supposed to be worn, it isn't too bad, however I can only wear it about an hour at a time. Most of the time I keep it in my shirt pocket, and put it in my ear when my phone rings.I'm keeping it, because it works better than all the other ones. Just don't understand why they don't make them like earbud headset.


Serves it's Purpose

This was a good product. I have no complaints, but probably wouldn't have bought it if I just saw it in the store. The product is well made and serves it's purpose.


Not sure why such great reviews; lens barely usable

I read through many of the reviews before deciding to purchase this 3-in-1 lens, which is why I was surprised to find that this lens is not very good.I upgraded from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 5 and, like other reviewers, didn't want to fork over another $70 for a new Olloclip. I figured at $15 this might be a good solution. Depending on your needs, this might work for you. I, however, expect quality photos and this lens system does not deliver based on that sole criteria.It is important to note that I mainly use the macro lens, and this macro lens is definitely inferior to the Olloclip's macro lens. Even with a tripod I was unable to get good, clear shots. There was blurriness in the middle, and  extreme blurriness and vignetting around the edges. When compared to the Olloclip which gives me no vignetting and blurriness when expected, I find this macro lens to be unusable.As a result of the terrible macro shots, I have found a solution to using my iP4 Olloclip with my iP5, and even with this rigged solution the images are of such superior quality I will not need to worry about a different lens system--as long as I keep pencil erasers handy.It is also important to note that this 3-in-1 lens falls off under all circumstances, except when the phone is held completely upright. This also renders the lens unusable--for many macros the phone is positioned in all sorts of positions and if the lens keeps falling off there's no point in having it.I recommend keeping the $15 you were going to spend on this lens, save up another $40-45 dollars and get the Olloclip.


Very disappointed

Very disappointed. Dispite all the bad reviews, I'd thought I would give it a try because it was so cheap. Worked for maybe five minutes. Don't waste your money.


Good choice for iPhone 4

This case nicely fits the iPhone4, and holds it securely enough. It's better for walking or low impact sports like skating than for running, where the weight of the iPhone4 is noticeable. Can't blame that on the case.


It is easy to pop on and to remove

It is not slippery, as so many of the others are. This was a priority for me...I returned two other cases for this reason. The cut,  out at the bottom is liberal and allows for both protection of the phone and ease in recharging. It is easy to pop on and to remove.The buttons are cover in plastic and easy to use. I bought white  which goes well with my white cell. I guess I would have liked to have seen a few more colors to choose  from, but honestly - it is a bargain and the white case is just fine. Happy camper and glad to have protection for my phone.


wish they were buds

They have great battery life.I really wish they were ear buds and not in-ear.  They don't stay in my ears and even with the smallest ends hurt my ears after a couple hours of listening. But the audio is extremely clear and the max volume is nice and loud.They do sufficiently drown out background noise so they work great in loud environments I just wish they were more comfortable for me.


Kindle Fire, just perfect

My first stylus. Perfect for usual, no fancy drawing or other specific tasks. The screen stays clean now and I can pick small icons and text.


The At&t Nokia lumia 520 GOphone is great

I have been using this and I just love it !!!! . I strongly recommend it :). I also own a post paid At&t Nokia Lumia 1020 and I like both of them !!! . I got a Samsung phone before and they very bad phones.


Warning - does not work with 5th generation iPod Nano

I have a pair of Motorola bluetooth headphones that I use with my 4th gen iPod Nano and that combination is just OK; I suffer lots of dropouts if the units don't have a clear line of sight, so I'm forced to have the iPod in an armband high up on my arm.  This adaptor doesn't work with my 5th gen Nano at all; it doesn't turn off the built in speaker nor does it connect with my headphones.  I have seen reviews for the Scosche TuneStream unit, but that doesn't work for 5th gen iPods either.


Works Perfectly

I've had the air for almost 3 weeks now and I am in love.  If the phone is down to about 15% (my preferred percentage before turning on the pack) then it gets back up to 80% or above if you want to but according to Mophie you will want to stop charging the phone using the pack after 80% as the phone requires an extra push of battery which may not be worth a full cycle of the battery pack.Pros:-  Can charge the IPhone 5 back to 100% if not in use while charging but will charge up to at least 75 while in heavy use and charging (seriously wow)-  Looks a lot slimmer then first expected and provides serious protection and is made of a material that doesn't scratch or mark easily.  Also... It looks fantastic.-  Echoing another review, the in lay of the phone against the face of the screen provides good protection if laying on the face.-  In my case I ordered the Product Red and the color is amazing.-  The volume/lock button(s) look great and work as well as the phones, very intuitive and pro looking.-  Smart charging system in that charging 40% here and 50% there only adds up to a 90% charge of the battery pack and won't be considered a full cycle until it has charged to 100% and drained 100%, this provides a peace of mind when charging as there is no need to think about a full cycle.-  The biggest Pro is that I virtually never have to wonder if I have enough battery.  Incredible.Cons:-  Obviously, it adds some girth to the very beautiful and slim 5.  It is noticeable and if living with a thicker case is a deal breaker than don't get this.  But,as said before, it was much thinner than I had expected.-  The Micro USB cable in my mind is a pro and a con, pro because of its universality and steadiness but a con in that it requires a serious push and pull to plug the case in.  Possible easy wear and tear?  I haven't experienced it yet but I will give an update after a few more weeks.And that's it!  The pros truly outweigh the cons.  It is beautiful, lighter than I expected, and provides a peace of mind I did not anticipate.  To put it simply, as long as Mophie makes this product, I will be purchasing it for whatever my current phone is; job very well done!  Already bought one for my wife.  :)  Seriously... Go get it.


This phone failed the "immersion test"

So being military and needing a rugged, waterproof/water resistant phone was an ideal option for me.  Well, after a day running around on the training range and making my way through some water obstacles, this phone failed to do what it said it could do.  The phone went underwater only about 6 inches for around 2 minutes, when I pulled it out of my cargo pocket at the end of the day the screen had water behind it and the battery compartment was soaked.  The phone is rugged and can take a beating; however, do not get it wet.  This phone doesnt do what is advertised and because of that, I have to give it a low rating.


It does what it's supposed to. Lightweight and good-looking (Wish I were!)

Not much to say except: "All good."I'm impressed with the quality and specs of this battery . . . especially when I factor in the (low) price.Happy I bought it!


LOVE THIS PHONE

I bought this phone and orignally I had the NET 10 but it was too complecated to get the minutes and they were more expensive through net 10/ so I brought it back and went to wlmart and got this in the straight talk phone for 30.00 1000 min/1000 texts  I love it best buy ever, I was with VeriZon for 9 years/ we pay much less now and great coverage!!!!!!!!!!!!


Dissappointed

I was very dissappointed when I received the Monte in the mail... It's smaller than I expected and it doesn't allow me to use my mms because it is not an AT&T phone which I did not know when I purchased it.  There's certain things I hate about it and things I like about it.  Lesson learned never buy a phone offline unless you've already seen it in person and know for sure what your getting..


Nice case

I used my Cyan Lumia 920 "naked" for about a week before I got his case.  3 things I noticed during this week.1) When I put the 920 down face up on a surface, I was worried because it looked like the lens of the camera would be in contact with the surface.2) When handling the 920, I instinctively was on alert just because the 920 edges were so smooth and I didn't want to drop the phone.3) I didn't want to put the 920 face down on a table for fear of marring the screen of the phone.This case takes care of my concerns and more.  After I put the case on, I have these observations:1) The case "lifts" the back of the phone off the surface to prevent scratches on the lens.  The cutouts on the case are perfect to expose the lens and flash.  For everyone who wants to take the best pictures the camera can take, you have to protect the lens and this case resolves my concerns.2) The case has a textured surface on the side edges right where you would pick up the phone.  Immediately after installing the case, I was amazed at how relaxed I could now be when picking up the phone.  The textured edge gives me 100% assurance now when handling the phone.3) There's something I think was specifically engineered into this case that's so brilliant I don't believe it was by accident.  There's a ridge at the top and bottom front face of the case that serves to raise the screen off a surface about 1mm when you put your phone face down on a flat surface.  I put a straight edge across ridges and verified this to my amazement.  The ridge does not exist on the side edges.  Rather, the case conforms to the curved edges of the phone to maintain that sensual rounded edge.  I feel much better putting the phone face down.4) All the buttons still work perfectly.  The buttons are not cut outs but contigous TPU material that they somehow make work as a button perfectly.  I could focus the camera with a half depress without any problem at all.5) All the cut outs are perfect, including the bottom power and speaker opening.6) The TPU material is just thick enopugh to provide protection, but thin enough to maintain that sleek sexy 920 form factor.  I can still fit the case and phone without any difficulty into my Nite Ize belt holster.7) The case is a transparent/translucent material so you can kind of see the phone underneath.  I got the blue case since this company did not have a clear color.  Protecting the phone was more important than a perfect color match but the blue color is close enough to Cyan.8) The TPU material is mostly glossy.  If you look at the product listing picture, the only part that is matt finish is on the back side of the case surrouding the camera and to the left of the "S".  Strictly a cosmetic feature.9) No problem at all using the case and charging the phone on the Nokia charging plate.10) I did also install the screen protector sold by this brand.  I am happy with that product but I'll review that product separately.11) Am I happy with this product?  Absolutely!  The only thing I could wish for is this case in color clear and I'll probably get that when it becomes available.  Definitely 5 stars!


Don't waste your money

The screen was easy to apply and did not leave any air bubbles, but it does not fit my samsung Galaxy III.  The screen was cut too big around the corners.  When I put my case back on it made the screen lift up.  Ultimately it was useless and I am going to buy another.


Completely Satisified

After countless searches for a new cute phone cover I came across this one. Its rubbery on the sides and firm yet plastic on the back. I love it! It fits my phone perfectly, the colors in the pic are dead on and its super cute! A lot of the other reviews mention how it gets scratch marks immedately after taking the plastic covering off and it does...but who cares...its not glass so it's going to scratch. Its adorable and I love it and I will absolutely buy another one! You should too!


mehh

It does the job for the most part. party failed to mention that the phone already had water damage and does not always ring when someone calls you...


Very good smartphone

A new every two upgrade, $53 got me this phone.  R2d2 benefited from all bug fixes complained off for the prior 6 months for Droid 2, so this phone functions without a glitch.  Everything that should happen, does happen.  Phone quality and reception is as good as most dedicated phones; downloading Android Marketplace apps, syncing with google, etc., are all flawless.  I migrated 700 phone numbers from my Palm phone easily, but it was tougher to get Palm dba schedules into google.  PC sync is easy, just plug it in, and it becomes a virtual drive.  Removable microSDHC cards are a plus, as you can upgrade memory when needed, and use multiple cards to keep a lot of multimedia, swapping when needed.Most Android apps I use are free, and many equivalent ones I reviewed need to be purchased for use on an iPhone.Unlike most phones I've owned since 1995, r2d2 consumes batteries faster because its more like a real handheld multitasking PC with a phone, that just a phone + PDA as most smartphones used to be. Without any use, it drops 10% a day, and with computer usage, it depends on what you do.  Charging is fast, 50% to 100% in ~ 1 hour, and original Moto batteries are now only $5, so easy to get extras if needed, and its easily user replaceable.The biggest flaw in r2d2 is Android's internal security, encryption, which is well known as of this writing.  We await the new API and Moto is making their own to fix this flaw sooner than the Android developers.  You can get Apps that can do it for you right now, but its clunky and works only on a per application basis, rather than global.


Best Cell Phone I've Ever Owned - Fast 4G, But Get The 3-Day 7000mah Battery

I've been a Boost customer for years. Generally, I find their service to be solid, so long as I don't need to call customer service. Good news is, I've rarely had the need to deal with them directly. I think customer satisfaction was a casualty of Shrinkage, but it's a fair trade for 40 bucks a month.I've never had an issue with Boost's coverage; no dropped calls, though data was occasionally sluggish. Now with this new Galaxy S3, my Boost experience is the best it's ever been. This phone is flat out amazing. Web and email load fast. Apps download quickly. Menus are snappy and responsive. The phone is just a pleasure to work with, all the way around. It's clear why this is Samsung's flagship smartphone. It's just that good.The camera is outstanding. There's virtually no delay after snapping a pic. Flicking through the galleries is equally a pleasure and silky smooth. The processor in this thing is clearly more than capable of handling the OS and multiple tasks seamlessly. I haven't seen a hiccup or glitch yet.The screen itself is outstanding. Outdoors, it does need to be brightened up a tad, but nothing unexpected. Everything is vibrant and crystal clear. Saturation is rich. Touch responsiveness is very accurate. Actually, the keyboard is very easy to work with. I seem to be  pecking away with better accuracy than any of my other phones, with fewer messed up words and garbledy-gook.The body is quite thin and a bit of an adjustment, at least for me. But I got aZeroLemon 7000mAh Extended Batterythat supposedly lasts for days, so that will add some thickness. But I don't mind. I prefer having a little more to hang onto, and would rather not be on perpetual battery watch. Well worth the trade off in my world.This phone has way more features and capabilities than I even understand. I've decided to leave the screen tips active for now so that I can be reminded of all this phone can do. But it's all very inviting and easy to learn; just a lot to take in all at once. But for sure I won't get bored with it anytime soon. This phone will keep me captivated for a while, and for sure I'll be learning new things it can do on a daily basis. But I look forward to that; it's the fun part of getting a great phone like this one.The Samsung Galaxy S3 isn't cheap, but is well worth the purchase price, in my opinion. This is easily the best phone I've ever owned. Very happy with it indeed and glad I decided to treat myself to such a great phone. It's a whole new experience to the clunkers I'm used to. Can't say enough good about it. Love it!


Great phone!

After 4 days of use, I can say that I love this phone - especially for the price. It is not as sophisticated as an Iphone (but what else is?) All the GUI aspects of the phone work perfectly. I read several reviews where the users were having trouble removing the back cover. They must have not read the directions or looked at the cover. The little arrow suggests that you slide it in a specific direction - pretty simple and you will not break the case as some have suggested if you do it the right way. The call quality and ability to pair up with bluetooth devices has been very good, too.For the budget concious, who don't need every possible bell and whistle, but who want a good smartphone that works well, this is your baby.


Clear Spot 5 / Clear Customer Service 0

I just got my Clear Spot device, which I ordered via the Clear website, and it works well. I am in a decent coverage area and it does what it was intended to do.My cautions are to anyone that needs to deal with Clear and their customer services representatives and sale people. They are pushy, aggressive and do not know their product.I initially tried to place this order via the phone. I was told bluntly that since I use a PO Box as a primary address that I was "technically homeless" and could not have a Clear account. The sale rep then hung up.On my next attempt I had learned more and had a few questions about the device. This time the sales rep demanded a credit card number, just to answer questions. When I refused, she hung up.In searching the web I located the answers and placed my order online. That too was a disaster. Clear did not understand that I had a "ship to" address that was different than my "billing address" even though their online form clearly delineated between the two. Their overnight shipping turned into a wait of six days, during which my account was active. After a numerous phone calls, I finally received the Clear Spot device. I called within an hour after receiving it and inquired about a bill adjustment for the six days I had with an active account and no device. No resolution was offered. I am basically out for those six days.Clear's devices work well in big cities with decent coverage. Clear's customer reps are HORRIBLE.Would I recommend Clear to others? Based on their customer service NO WAY!


SUPER GOOD

Got in in less than three days which is awesome. Charged it and started using awesome product will always buy from them. And I recommend to all.


Network don't work

"I purchase the Samsung Galaxy Ace to replace a Samsung Focus. The unit work fine except the cell phone frequency is not compatible with my service provider AT&T and I am not able to use the internet service outside a Wi-fi network."


Not so good

I've owned a number of comparably priced ear buds and am disappointed with these due to poor sound quality when listening to music. I like the bass but don't like the tone  - not an enjoyable experience and I'm sorry I bought them.  They're fine for audiobooks/podcasts however and appear to be built well. I  like the flat tangle free cable and the colors have a nice appearance. I just find it impractical to take them off and on if I want to listen to music.


not enough juice

doesn't produce enough amps to do diddly squat -- don't waste your money


On-Off-Reset-On-Off-Reset-On....

UPDATED: 09/26/2013I have updated the rating from 2 stars to 4 stars for their excellent customer service and seemingly working replacement battery.  Immediately after my original post, the customer service contacted me via email, offering a replacement battery with the USPS shipping label attached.  Soon after I dropped off the return package, I received another email informing me that the replacement battery is on its way.I charged my phone several times now with the replacement Astro and I have not experienced the same on-off-reset issue that I had with the original unit and it does what it is supposed to do.I took 1 star off because of the rather short built-in USB cable and a bit of "heat" issue.  It is convenient that I don't need to carry around a separate USB cable but due to the short length and design, I have to twist the USB cable to connect it to my phone and then stack the phone on top of the Astro, causing "double" heat while charging: both the phone and the Astro get quite warm "together" after a while - especially if I use my phone while charging.If the built-in cable was just about 1-2 inches longer, it would have been a 5 star product - it will allow the phone placed separately from Astro while charging and there will be no heating issue.  I could use a longer external USB cable but it would defeat the purpose of having the built-in cable.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I used this charger about 5 times so far to charge my Galaxy S3 phone and it works fine when it works.  I only used the built-in USB cable to charge my phone. However, it suddenly lost the power (stopped charging) about 10-15 minutes after I plugged it to my phone.  It happened twice already.  The Astro battery was fully charged (4 lights) before I connected it to my phone.The first time when it happened, putting the built-in USB cable back into its charging USB port (where you plug back in when the Astro is not in use) a couple of times somehow reset the Astro and it came back to life. The same power loss happened again today, in the train on the way home, but the resetting trick didn't work this time.  However, it did come back to life when I plugged it to the USB wall charger at home. When I plugged it to the USB wall charger, the 4th light started blinking immediately so the Astro definitely had at least 3/4 of battery power left when it suddenly stopped charging my phone.I don't know if I am not supposed to use the phone while the Astro is connected or I got a bad unit but I am quite disappointed.The unit itself feels solidly built, though. It is about the size of iPhone and very light and, I have to admit that it looks pretty nice.  Wish it didn't play dead....


ITS THE BEST

This is qutie literally, the best embodiment of a smart phone, and a camera there has ever been.  amazing OS, amazing photos, phone is beautiful and wonderfully constructed.  This phone will go toe to toe with any smartphone ever built, ever, period.


Excellent Product

I bought a pair of these wireless headphones for myself after buying 2 pair as Christmas gifts for family members. I liked how fast and easy the headphones paired up with an iPhone 4 and a Droid HTC (about 3-4 seconds). I was pleasantly surprised how well the sound quality was and how high the volume went up. The headphones also carried good bass, which normally you lose through Bluetooth technology. I liked the way the headphones kept outside noise out! When receiving a call, the reception and sound quality through Bluetooth is good. Then the music picks up right where it left off after the call. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is that they could have added a Play and Stop button, possibly on the opposite ear than the current buttons.  Overall, awesome product. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone and I would buy another pair, if I ever needed to.


Broke within the first wekk..

I bought these based on several reviews.....Great sound and comfort while they worked..which was less than a week.  Started crackling / shorting in the first week of normal use.  For what was paid for them...should be more durable.  Ended up with Apples new "in-ear" headsets.....very pleased so far with those.


Galaxy S3 requires Android 4.4

operating system upgrade according to a new bulletin put out by manufacturer- however, Galaxy S3 phones cannot install this new KitKat upgrade yet, since it is not available except for the Note. So the Trackr device disconnects all the time. If you have nothing better to do than to constantly reconnect the device (remember you must take out and reinsert the batteries)- ie every day- buy this product. Otherwise, wait until it really works with the phone and operating system that you actually have. It is  great idea and one day it may be a great product...but now is not the time.


Great phone

I'm surprised with the reviews sometimes. You want to buy something and you want to check whether people like it by reading the reviews but what you find is such different opinions that it's impossible to find out if the item is really good or not. So I bought this phone before anyone posted a review on amazon.I actually took two same phones - black one for me and red one for my wife. We are both happy as we use them as just the phones. I doesn't look cheap and it looks way batter then previous model w580i. I would even say that w580i is just a crap. I owned w300i before and it would be a great phone if not for the buttons. It didn't have green/red buttons to make a call and disconnect as all normal phone have. Instead it hasd C button. This phone has all the buttons you neeed and they are big and have enough space between them.The screen is big, bright and has good resolution. I like the menus and that you can create shorcuts on arrow buttons. Also Address book is accessible by pressing right button, camera is turned on by left button, menu is selected by "enter" button so you can program 4 arrow buttons anyway you want.I also considered z750 but read a lot of bad reviews about its battery. I hope this one performs better. People recharge z750 after 1-2 days, these two phones already two days since the last charge and still have 75% of their charge. I guess it will become worse but still...What else... You slide the phone to close it and it locks itself to prevent accidental press of a button, you slide it open and it unlocks or you can press two buttons to unlock it which means you don't have to open it at all unless you need to dial. I guess this is standard.The speaker is good and loud. You can even listen to the music on it (of course the quality is not like a boombox).One of the reviewers rated this phone with one star by saying that it doesn't have memory to store songs and the sync up software is bad. I can add to this that this phone doesn't have a flashlight, a karaoke, a scanner, a printer and windows vista premium. I guess this is because it's just a phone. What a sync software has to do with the phone? I don't even have this software so I have no idea if it's bad or not. And memory - 4gb flash card costs around 20$!!! And when you buy a digital camera do you get much memory with it? This review is just for the phone not for add-ons.I'm actually angry with all the phone manufactures that they don't make standard headphone jacks on the cell phones. You need to have an adapter and this phone doesn't even have one in the package! w300i came with one but it's a pain to remember to take it with you so I listened to the music just couple of times as I never had the adapter with me when I needed one. Shame on you SONY and everyone else! You already created a mess with batteries, charging devices and cables now you added this headache with the headphones.I don't know if the camera is good. it doesn't have a flash so it's like an "emergency" camera. I've never used a camera on the phone.So my resume. This is a great phone and the best I've seen so far. If it proves itself as reliable as w300i I would say this is the best CELL PHONE ever made.


Touch screen with a twist & smart phone without the headache

This is a true quad band phone, it serves me well in hard to reach service areas.  The touch screen is fully functional, but the slide out keyboard makes texting or note taking a breeze.  Pretty good camera with a flash, the image editing software is very handy.  This is a smart phone without having to have a smart phone plan and works well with ATT basic data package.  Holds a pretty good charge, even though I average about 200-400 texts on a busy day.  Great bluetoothe technology and syncs flawlessly with blue tooth in newer vehicles.  The extra memory card you can install slips into the side of the phone, no having to take apart the phone to switch it.  There is an mp3 player that allows you to play songs on your phone at a very decent volume, or through your car's stereo if its bluetoothe ready.  I have recommended this phone to friends.  I recommended it to my mom who is not to keen on newest phone features but with this she is able to text, take pictures and make calls easily.  If you run too many programs at once for example, a chat aim window, a video game *monopoly which is awesome* and a text window, jumping back in forth there is a slight lag.  This is very slight, closing the slider or hitting the end call button snaps the phone back and its all good from there.  Also, one problem I noticed some newer phones have is being able to jump from 3g to 4g cell service areas automatically without having to restart the phone.  I went through three phones with that same issue until I got this phone, no need to restart it jumps service areas without any problem.


Returned this phone.

** Update 6.19.2011 **I have gone back to using an iPhone 4.** Update 5.19.2011 **I had to downgrade my rating from 5 stars to 2 stars. Yesterday morning, I received an text message from AT&T; that I had gone over my data limit (200MB).  This is strange since I have WiFi on all the time, however, upon closer inspection, I saw that the phone had been chunking through large amounts of data for the past few days, at the same time on three nights in a row.Here's a link: [...] (pic)I called AT&T; and was told to turn on WiFi (it was already on). I was then asked what apps were running but it was at the home screen, so none were running. I contacted Windows Phone Support via Twitter but there was really no explanation except to make sure all third-party apps are closed (none were open). I was told that when the phone is sleeping, WiFi is turned off so all data goes through 3G.  This would not have been a big deal except it was chunking through a HUGE amount of data at the same time each night.Kudos to AT&T; for handling the return and waiving the restocking fee. I am quite sad because I liked this phone a lot but if the phone will randomly chunk through a large amount of 3G data, even with WiFi turned on, then I need to look elsewhere. As an anecdote, I owned an iPhone 3G and 4, and never had an issue with data overage like this. I've also heard this was part of the "yahoo mail bug" but I don't use Yahoo mail.--Ok so I think I should start this review off with an anecdote. After my last experience with the iPhone 4, I decided it was time to trade-up/trade-in for another handset. I've owned the iPhone since the 3G model was released in July '08 and even stood in line to get it. Last July, my lovely wife and I upgraded and purchased brand new iPhone 4 for each of us. We were thrilled with the capabilities and FaceTime, and had relatively few issues with reception in our area (Los Angeles). Over time, I had some minor issues with the phone and had to visit the Apple "Genius Bar" twice for each of them. The first time was for a dead pixel in the CMOS camera, very simple exchange. However, this last time I was in there for issues with my home button, I was treated so poorly by their condescending tech bar that I did not want to go back to their store for service again. I know there are people who just love, worship Apple but I find their tech counter to be rude and unhelpful.  That's my experience and opinion, and it certainly takes away from what was otherwise a nice smartphone. I sold the iPhone 4 to a friend who wanted one and decided to switch to a Windows Phone. To be clear, I do not consider myself a "fan boy" of any one device or platform--I own a Mac, a PC, an iPad 3G, and [now] a Windows Phone.  That said, here goes...I've had really good customer service at my local AT&T; shop so purchasing it there was not an issue. I would have bought it through Amazon, however, I needed to buy it at the "no commitment price" since I had already used my subsidy for the iPhone 4. The young ladies who work there showed me all of their phones.  One reason I did not go with Android is I did not care for the type of OS or the ecosystem. A few friends have Android phones, most love them but I just did not find any that I particularly liked--I looked at the Atrix 4G as well as a few others, just didn't like them.  No major reasons except that it was personal preference.Display: I read a lot of reviews on the Windows Phone and update issues non-withstanding, I was particularly taken with the large OLED display of the Focus. Coming from an iPhone 4 with a Retina display, the screens could not be more dissimilar.  First, the OLED has perhaps the most rich contrast I've ever seen.  However, the Retina is definitely a bit sharper than the OLED.  That said, the OLED is (for me) a bit easier to read in daylight when on black background. I noticed this with the (Amazon plug here!) Kindle App on the iPhone vs. Focus.  Reading on the OLED display is definitely easier than on the iPhone 4, not because the Retina isn't sharp but because the OLED has far better contrast.  You wouldn't think this makes a big difference but I noticed it was easier to read my phone when dialing numbers or writing SMS messages.  This is all personal opinion and experience so your mileage may vary.  My wife loves her iPhone 4 but concedes that the contrast on the OLED display is a nice trade-off from the Retina.  Moving on....Software Support:  The Zune software is chimp-simple to install on Windows 7. I run iTunes, Zune, and WMP12 and can say that iTunes on Mac is a lot more refined experience than it is on Windows--it's clunky and slow even on an i5 with 8GB of RAM.  The Zune software flies and instantly grabs unprotected content from the iTunes folder.  I've never run it before so installing it and syncing with the phone was a new experience.  Compared to running iPhone + iTunes, the Zune + Windows Phone 7 experience and the learning curve involved is really the same. However, I must point out that there is one thing I discovered that you can do on the Windows Phone 7 with Zune that Apple has yet to implement --> "Wireless Syncing"  When you are charging your Windows Phone in the living room, and open Zune software on your PC, it will check approximately every 15-20 if there are any changes. I have literally been adding content (music, movies, and yes APPS!) to my Windows Phone via WiFi instead of tethering to the computer.  It's a killer feature that I wish my iPad had.Call Quality: I had the perfect scenario to test for call quality. A friend from out of the country called yesterday and we spoke for about thirty minutes. He said he could hear my loud and clear both on the phone and with the speakerphone on. No issuess with either one.  One thing I will mention is that the sensor that tells the phone to shut off the screen when you are talking on it (Proximity Sensor in Apple-speak) seems to respond better to my ear than my iPhone 4 did.  I'm not saying there was anything wrong with the iPhone 4 but I did nottice it was fussy about how I held it to my ear.  I had it happen on each phone I had, even after a reformat, nothing changed.  The Samsung Focus has not yet had this issues and I've clocked over two hours of talking on it.  The screen has not turned on yet, no face-dialing either.Battery life:  The battery is about what I expected it to be....charge every night.  Nothing different than my previous iPhone 4 I'm afraid.  You are, however, unable to turn off 3G service on the Samsung Focus to save battery.  I presume this was an AT&T; decision rather than a Microsoft/Samsung decision simply for mangaging capacity issues on their network.  This is conjectural but it would make sense.  I would have liked to have the option but thus far reception hasn't been a problem.  The phone will fall-back to EDGE if 3G service is unavailable.Music/Video: Bright and pretty.  I'm warming up to the Zune experience slowly but if you can use the iPod app on the iPhone or iPod Touch, it's nothing you can't figure out. Moreover, it's much more graphically pleasing with windows rotating and flying around.  The phone also came with a pair of in-ear headphones that look similar to my Apple in-ear headphones that I got as a gift--they allow you to change the volume, mute, answer, etc.  Audio quality is pretty decent, I was listening to some of my old MP3s on it and the phone sounded great.  I'm sure audiophiles will pinpoint differences but to my untrained, amateur ear I found it to be as good (if not better) than my iPod Nano in terms of sound quality.Camera/Video: The camera is beautiful, takes 5MP shots with Wide Dynamic Range (option is off by default).  Flash, Sepia, and just about every imaginable configuration and customization you could want. The video at 720P looks the same as it did on my iPhone 4.  I haven't seen a comparison video yet but I'm sure someone has posted (or will post) one soon.  Word of warning: the flash is SUPER bright so blinding your subject is a factor to consider when taking closeups.  The phone uses a dedicated Camera button which has 1/2 click and full click functionaltiy just like a regular digital camera.  1/2 click for focus and center, an full click to take the picture.  It does not require a whole heck of a lot of force to snap a shot, it would easily replace a digital camera point and shoot.  One thing I learned is that settings in the camera app do not save--I thought this was a bug--however, after a quick search on the Internet, it turns out this is by design so that when you take snapshots, the settings are predictable and you don't have to go back and re-adjust everything.  The thing I like is that Anti-shake is on by default but 720P for video is not.  I agree with the predictability factor but it would be nice to make those changes myself.Capacity: 8GB standard. I have not yet filled up the phone and use an iPod nano for walking and what not but time will tell if I need to upgrade it.  I have read that it is not meant to upgrade without being formatted--again, by design. The memory card is "integrated" rather than added to the system, or so I'm told.  The young lady who worked at AT&T; told me not to upgrade the memory unless I backup the phone first and reformat it.  Point taken.Apps: First caveat, this is not the Apple "App Store" so some apps are not there (yet). Angry Birds is not on there as of this writing (5.9.2011) but many of the usual suspects like Amazon, Yelp, Twitter, Netflix, etc., are all on there and work as good as they do on the iPhone/iPad.  I do like the Twitter app on Windows Phone better, it's a lot more intuitive after having used the Twitter for iPhone/iPad app.  You might feel differently but I like the horizontal scrolling aspect of the Windows Phone version.Charger/Accessories/etc.: It comes with a USB charger (slim one, too), USB cord, in-ear headphones with extra mesh caps, manual, and of course the phone. The boxing is simple, nothing spectacular.3 Praises:  Tiles are awesome.  Windows Live integration is easy.  I like the out-of-the-way approach of the OS.3 Slams: I wish Camera settings stayed permenant. Battery life could always be improved. 3G ON/OFF switch would be nice.I give this phone a solid 4.9/5.  I am enjoying the WP7 experience and I think you will too.


DUH! Common sense goes a long way.

Ok people. Wireless charging utilizes magnets inside the phone and charger to "WIRELESSLY" charge the phone so all of these type of chargers have a "SWEET SPOT" ! Just like the NOKIA Qi chargers , it all depends on how you place the phone to charge. You cant just slop it on there and expect it to charge every square inch of the backing.I personally use this with the DROID DNA and I can honestly say that this thing isn't going ANYWHERE! When removing my DNA from the NEXUS ORB you can literally feel the magnet pull the charger ever so slightly. I even set an orb up in my car and have NO issues. While driving the orb would almost roll over (top heavy with the phone attached) before disconnecting from the phone itself.Get one! MUCH BETTER THAN ALL THE OTHER QI CHARGERS ON THE MARKET!!!PLUS you can charge from almost any USB outlet (computer usb, Car stereo usb, etc...) without the wall plug unlike the NOKIA chargers that use a special wall plug.


Nice phone holder

I purchased this holder for my samsung galaxy note i717 , and its a perfect fit. I have it mounted on my windshield and it hasn't falllen off as of yet. And the prize was perfect only paid 5.00 . Great purchase


Fantastic case! (Compatible w/ iPhone 4S)

First off, this case (as ordered from this page on Amazon) does support the iPhone 4S. There is no need to buy the much more expensive iPhone 4S-specific version Otterbox just released. This is confirmed on my black AT&T; iPhone 4S. The proximity/light sensor is not obscured by the case at all. The camera + flash and Apple logo are lined up perfectly.Installation is quick and easy; see a video if you are unsure how.The ring/silent switch is not centered in the flap opening (an indicator this was originally meant for the iPhone 4) but it is not obscured by or touching the case. It is still fully accessible, just slightly lower down.The built-in screen protector is fine, without the crazy and annoying color noise other screen protectors sometimes produce. The feel is clean and responsive, with no loss of control compared to the bare screen. There is a slight tap feedback feel and noise because of the distance between the screen protector and the phone's screen, which can host another screen protector with no problems.The rubber seals all around the phone are tight and secure. The flap covering the 30-pin port takes slightly longer to reseal than the other ports because of its size. The Home button is not quite as responsive as I would like it to be, but it still usable. The volume and lock screen buttons are fully usable and perfectly responsive. The headphone jack can be accessed by removing the flap covering it.The case does add a substantial amount of bulk but I feel this is a worthwhile trade-off to protect this jewel-like phone. In addition, the belt clip/holster can also be used, with the suggested method being to face the screen inward to protect it. For people wearing skinny jeans, the belt clip may be necessary.The protection offered by this case is formidable and excellent. A rigid plastic frame encases the phone and a thick, shock-absorbent rubber layer covers the back and sides.Overall, a highly recommended case for the iPhone 4/4S.


The New Way to Listen to Music - I'm In Love!

I've always been a music lover, and a little bit snobby about my music. Not in what I listen to, but in how it sounds. I'd much rather take the time to turn on the television, turn on the surround sound, connect the Roku player and wait for Slacker or Pandora to connect in order to get fairly high quality sound rather than simply listen to the speakers on my laptop. And don't get me started with the speakers on my husband'sSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7-Inch, Wi-Fi)or myKindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi(although I LOVE my Kindle, don't get me wrong!)So I was beyond excited to give the Logitech UE Boombox a shot. I've been very impressed with many of the Logitech items including their mouses and am still in love with my Logitech light-up wireless keyboard. But I've never seen them deal with sound before, so while I was excited, I was a touch worried about how well this boombox would work.PROS:- The Box - yes, the box. I'm taking time to write about the box the Logitech Boombox comes in. It. Is. Fantastic. Just slice the tape on the bottom and lift up and voila! Your boombox is there, ready to work! The instructions and the power cord are underneath it. Even my husband was impressed with the box (and THAT is saying something!)- Setup - I'm fairly into tech, but don't do much with Bluetooth. The only Bluetooth item we have that can play music is the Samsung Tab, which can admittedly be a bit temperamental, so I was worried it wouldn't connect. I followed the instructions and turned on the Boombox (let me just say, the fact that the batteries were all ready charged? AMAZING!). The Bluetooth light lit up instantly and I was able to connect it to my husband's Tab within just a few moments! After that, any noise that came from the Tab actually came through the Boombox instead. Very cool.- THE SOUND - YES, the most important thing! THE SOUND! Everyone in my house today, including my husband, my kids, and my parents who stopped by, have been extremely impressed with the sound that can come out of this boombox! The base is nice and deep and yet the sound is beautifully balanced so that everything that we listened to, which basically consisted of older rock, pop, and 80's music (Never knock the 80's!) came out fantastic. My parents walked in when it was all ready going and immediately looked around for the speaker - they were shocked to find that the big sound came from such a small speaker! We could not only hear it downstairs, where I had the speaker, we could hear it upstairs as well!- Distance - According ot the manufacturer you can connect with the Boombox from 50 feet away - that is definitely accurate!- Weight - The Boombox is much lighter than I thought it would be, and yet has a solid enough feel to it that you know that you're carrying a high quality piece of equipment.- Rechargeable batteries!! - The first thing my husband complained about was that we were wasting two batteries. "At least the Tab can be recharged", he said. Except I got the last laugh when I saw the shock on his face as he learned that the Boombox has rechargeable batteries too!! I haven't used it for 6 hours straight yet, so I can't comment on the length of time it works.CONSOkay, if you check my other reviews you'll see that I can almost always come up with a con. I can't with this!I'm seriously, completely, totally in love with the Logitech UE Boombox. I recently installed a small photography studio in my home, and I have been trying to figure out how to get music into the room easily. This is the PERFECT solution! Not only can I tailor the music for each client through great free radio options, teenagers who come to the studio can play their OWN music through the speakers! This will make senior portrait sessions so much fun - I can't wait until next senior portrait season!If you love music, and you want an easy way to get amazing sound in a small package (and you have a piece of tech that has bluetooth on it), this is going to become your new best friend.


Good program, bad hardware.

Nice program, bad phone. My screen stays black and it takes about 30 seconds to wake up. Of course when it rings it cannot be answered because you can't see what to tap. Samsung will not replace it. It is only 4 months old. They will repair. I gave them a shot at that, went a week without a phone. Got it back and its is just the same maybe a little worse. Their service is just plain BAD. The phone has a list price of 699.00 and they will not make good.Too bad. I like Android more than Apple OS but I have purchased my last Samsung.The phone has never been dropped or gotten wet!Service is the key guys. Wake up!


Not A Good Product

This product did not work with my computer. I had to order another headset which worked much better. This will not work with other programs or than Skype. This is such a disappointment.


exellent phone fastest

well guys dont listen to the hater applefanboy below i mean seriously why are you comparing to and iphone crap all you did was talk about siri plz next time talk about the phone not one featureProsState-of-the-art everything. Advanced call-quality features.ConsPlasticky body. Really, this lack of clarity on Sprint's LTE rollout is getting ridiculous.Bottom LineThe Samsung Galaxy S III is a top-of-the-line Android smartphone just waiting for Sprint to turn on its new LTE network.The new flagship smartphone from the world's number-one mobile phone company, Samsung's Galaxy S III ($199.99 with contract) is literally a huge achievement. If you love big phones with lots of options, the GS3 will deliver state-of-the-art performance with bonus sharing and media features that you're likely to continue discovering a year from now. Sprint subscribers now have two solid choices: The Galaxy S III ties with the HTC EVO 4G LTE ($199, 4 stars) as our Editors' Choice for touch-screen smartphones on Sprint.Editors' Note: The Samsung Galaxy S III models on all four major carriers are extremely similar, so we're sharing a lot of material between our various reviews. That said, we're testing each device separately, so read the review for your carrier of choice.Physical DesignAll of the new Galaxy S III models look the same, except for the carrier logo on the back panel. Each is available in dark blue or white (AT&T; also has a red option coming this summer), and they're some of the biggest phones we've ever handled. At 5.4 by 2.8 by 0.34 inches (HWD) and 4.7 ounces, the GS3 is slightly bigger than the already-large HTC One X ($199, 4.5 stars), although it's still noticeably smaller and lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Note phone/tablet hybrid ($299, 3 stars).  That said, this is not a phone for folks with small hands.View SlideshowSee all (5) slidesMoreI'm not a fan of the huge phone. But I've given up on panning them because every time I suggest these handsets are too big, I get pummeled by comments from people who adore them. Huge phones are the thing. I accept it.The all-plastic body feels a little less high-end than the exotic materials of the HTC One series, but the phone is solidly built, and light despite its size. The front of the phone is dominated by the 4.8-inch, 1280-by-720-pixel Super AMOLED HD screen. Yes, it's PenTile, which can sometimes look slightly pixelated. But, no, you probably won't notice. Below the screen, there's a physical Home button, as well as light-up Back and Multitasking buttons that start out invisible, so you have to memorize where they are or change a setting to keep them illuminated. The 8-megapixel camera is on the back panel, which, thanks to its reflective finish, doubles as a pocket mirror.The default Automatic Brightness setting makes the screen too dim. Kill it and pump up the brightness and it's fine, even outdoors. It's not as bright as the One X's Super LCD 2 display, but it's fine.Unlike the competing HTC One X, the S III has a removable 2100mAh battery. Taking off the back cover also reveals the microSD card slot, which supports cards up to 64GB.loading...Call Quality and InternetAre you willing for Sprint to pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today? The EVO 4G LTE  promises spectacular call quality with HD Voice...sometime in 2013, once Sprint gets the network running. But the GS3 lets you tweak your call quality now.Default call quality is good. Volume is on the high end of average, with no distortion from loud inputs. The speakerphone isn't quite loud enough to use outdoors, but it's fine for the car or a boardroom. The microphone does a good job of cancelling background noise. Bluetooth headsets work fine with Samsung's S-Voice voice dialing system.But as with so many things here, call quality gets richer if you burrow down into the GS3's menus. A Volume Boost button throws the phone into a super-loud, quasi-speakerphone mode for noisy areas, but that's just the start. Deep within the settings, there's an option to set custom call EQ. The phone plays you a sequence of quiet high and low tones and you tell it which ones you can hear, and then it EQ's calls accordingly. This is pretty radical stuff. I prefer my calls sharp, with more high-end, and the GS3 delivers.On data though, the Sprint GS3 is crippled. All new Sprint phones are. Although the phones support speedy LTE, Sprint has steadfastly refused to give us a rollout timetable for its new LTE network, leaving its high-end smartphones on the slowest 3G network in America. We tested Sprint LTE, and it's competitive with AT&T; and Verizon, but none of this matters a whit if Sprint won't tell us when anyone is getting it.This is why Sprint's Galaxy S III is getting a slightly lower rating than the other major carrier models. Sprint needs to get its act together. We will not give a Sprint phone a 4.5-star rating until the carrier gives its subscribers more information about LTE coverage.You'll have better luck getting your Internet via Wi-Fi on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC are also onboard, and Google Wallet is preloaded.Our battery test didn't complete because we ran out of time. But that's good; we just about ran down the battery with an 8 hour, 35 minute call. This phone has solid battery life, and considering the battery is removable, you can carry a spare. That's something you can't do with the EVO 4G LTE.Software and PerformanceThe Galaxy S III runs Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" with a whole lot of exclusive Samsung extensions. Performance was excellent in my tests. The Qualcomm S4 chip running at 1.5GHz is the fastest one we've seen in smartphones so far, and it's able to take on any app challenge you throw at it, including games on the HD screen. Our benchmark tests proved this, although they were within the margin of error when compared with the One X. Both phones are very fast.Exclusive new features include S-Beam, the ability to transfer files by tapping two phones together and using a combination of NFC and Wi-Fi Direct; S-Voice, Samsung's answer to Apple's Siri; TecTiles, NFC-enabled accessory tags that can change the settings on your phone, and lots of sharing and tagging options in the camera, such as the ability to automatically tag your friends' faces, and the ability for multiple GS3s within a few feet of each other to automatically share all of their photos.Many of these features work well, but they're almost all buried. The interface is something of a scavenger hunt. Take Smart Stay, a neat new feature which detects your face and keeps the screen from going black while you're looking at it. I love it! But it's not on by default, and the only way to turn it on is by going to the Display area under Settings. S-Beam is similarly buried, under the Wireless menu.Samsung helpfully pops up various screens telling you about various cool gestures you can use, like raising the phone to your face to automatically call someone you're texting. But it's a lot of information to absorb, and a lot of gestures that you've never used before. There's a sharp learning curve here.Compare this with HTC, which has been working to reduce unique UI elements. HTC's recent Sense 4 interface focuses on a few new features and makes them integral: enhanced sound, a faster camera, and solid social networking integration. Samsung offers a lot more, but it costs you a lot more mental energy to figure it all out.I'll also call out two minor disappointments. The screen rotated unexpectedly more often that I'd like. Also, S-Voice isn't as seamless or as complete as Siri. It's a fine voice-dialing system, including over Bluetooth, but I kept vocally stepping on its prompts when trying to ask it more complicated queries.Beyond that, there's the usual raft of bloatware from both Samsung and Sprint: I count 17 pre-installed apps, some of which (Samsung's Music Hub store) didn't actually launch, and some of which (Samsung Apps and the S-Suggest app) are frustratingly redundant. Beyond that, there's the 400,000-plus apps in the Google Play Store.MultimediaThe 16GB Galaxy S III we tested had 12GB of available memory plus support for microSD cards up to 64GB, which fit under the plastic back panel. There's also a 32GB model for $249.99 with contract, but given the phone's microSD support, I don't see the point of buying the more-expensive model. It plays all the usual music and video formats, including MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, MPEG-4, H.264, DivX, Xvid, and WMV at resolutions up to 1080p.Samsung has customized both the music and video players. They aren't as good-looking as HTC's, but they're functional. Along with the typical music navigation, there's a frill called Music Square, which grades all of your music on a 2D scale from "calm" to "exciting" and "passionate" to "joyful," creating custom playlists by mood. There's also an epic number of EQ presets, which change the sound in effective, if gimmicky ways.The picture/video gallery integrates Google and Facebook albums, and lets you sort your videos as a list or with thumbnails. The flagship feature here is Pop-Up Play, which can float a video playback window over other apps; I found it to be fairly useless. Netflix and YouTube both look good and run on LTE without any visible buffering. The phone also comes with Samsung's Media Hub music and video store, which has a solid lineup of recent movies and TV shows at industry-standard prices of $4 to rent and $15-$20 to buy.If you want to play your video on a big HDTV, you need to use Samsung's AllShare system, which like most other wireless video systems rarely works because your home network doesn't have the bandwidth, or a new-style 11-pin MHL adapter. Our old MHL adapters didn't work.The 8-megapixel camera takes good-looking, saturated photos that are sharp with little noise, at least in decent light. In our low-light test, the shutter speed dropped to 1/40 second, which will cause some softness if you don't have a steady hand. That's still better than many cameraphones. The 1-megapixel front camera also showed solid low-light performance. The video mode captures 1080p videos at 30 frames per second indoors and out with the main camera, which is more than we could say for the HTC One X.You get tons of gimmicky camera modes. HDR is considerably slower than on either the iPhone 4S ($199, 4.5 stars) or the HTC One X, and showed a tendency to create "ghost" images when I tried it. Smile detection worked well, and Share Shot lets you automatically stream photos to other GS3s in the area. Buddy Photo-Share tags faces with names based on the images in their social-networking profiles. Those last two are buried in the camera settings and while cool, you're not likely to stumble upon them easily.ConclusionsThe Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC EVO 4G LTE are both state-of-the-art phones. In our scoring system, they tie, each with unique features. The Galaxy has a removable battery, better video recording quality, and no hiss in quiet audio output. The EVO 4G LTE is made from higher-quality materials, has a brighter screen, a kickstand, a physical Camera button, better home-screen widgets, and HD Voice in the future. You can't go wrong with either.If these phones are just too big for you, go for the LG Viper 4G LTE ($99, 4 stars) packs dual-core power and the LTE future into a much smaller body. And if your upgrade isn't urgent, you may want to consider hanging on to that old WiMAX phone for a while, at least until you can find out when Sprint LTE is coming to your city.


A solid, basic phone

Summary: Excellent for texting, good sound quality and decent battery life. It won't impress anyone who likes leading edge phones, but it is a great option if you're looking for a basic, text-friendly phone and don't want to spend the bucks for a smart phone.Review:My requirements for a new phone was that it have a QWERTY keyboard, be easy to use, and have a decent battery life. I went with this model since pre-paid plans are a perfect match for my needs, plus it is CDMA, which means in my area it runs on Verizon. Tracfone's plan (with TMFL) came in at a better price than any other carrier for my usage patterns.Build quality: Pretty good. It feels substantial, and the slider works well with very little play or sloppiness. The keyboard keys are easy to push and register a keystroke. The keyboard is also backlit, making it a snap to see what you're typing in low light. Also clear to see the key markings in bright sunlight. I was surprised at how well it was put together given the price.Sound quality: Excellent when speaking into the phone. Invariably, when I asked people how I sounded, they said they thought I was using a land line. The sound quality on received calls was also excellent. The speaker phone was decent. Not the clearest I've heard, but certainly clear enough that it didn't interfere with use.Camera: Not bad for outdoor pictures or very well-lit indoor shots. The quality falls off quickly in dim light.Screen: Very clear and easy to read. No problems with legibility even with my aging eyes. It does get washed out in full sunlight, but retains readability.Texting: Such a joy to use the keyboard coming from a non-keyboard phone! Texts are limited to 160 characters, but that's what I was limited to on my old phone, so no change there. I wish the keys were bigger (both on the keypad and the keyboard) but I have that complaint with every phone I've used. Still, it is worlds better than any virtual keyboard I've ever used on a phone.Web: Poor. It works, but this is not the phone to get if you plan on doing a lot of web browsing. Slow and clunky, and the screen is too small for any meaningful use.Battery life: Appears to be excellent. I've been using this quite a bit for 3 days, and still have 2/3 battery life remaining. (Update: been using this for a while now, and find that the battery lasts about a week.)Convenience features: Like the fact that with the key lock on, you can still just hit any key and the screen will come up so you can check the time without actually unlocking the keypad. Also, you don't have to do the unlock if you slide out the keyboard - it automatically unlocks. If you accidentally hit the browser key you don't get dinged for a unit of time if you cancel it quickly. That was a real problem with my older phone (a Motorola) which would ding me for a unit as soon as I hit the browser button.Value: Love the TMPL! This keeps my monthly cost to a pittance compared with a traditional contract. Activation went smoothly and easily, although as a new Tracfone user, I didn't have any minutes to transfer (I've heard transferring minutes can be a bit of a chore). Really like that texts only cost 0.3 units.Bottom line: This phone won't impress anyone who's into leading edge phones. But I use a cell phone to talk and text every so often (usually about 30 min or so a month), and perhaps access the Internet once in a blue moon. I wanted a phone that makes those activities easy and cheap. This fits the bill perfectly. Very pleased, and highly recommend it as a basic phone.


Terrible Customer Service!!!

BUYER BEWARE! My dust cover door broke today and I was just told after waiting on hold with customer service for an hour and a half that effective May 1st 2012 Lifeproof no longer has an advance replacement policy. I must go without a case until I mail mine back and wait on a replacement. The dust cover doors on these cases break very easily and this is a common problem. By making people wait for a replacement, the company is hoping that people will just get fed up and buy another. This is a terrible change in policy and will cost the company any additional business from me or my recommendation to anyone else. I have purchased six of these cases and have recommended them to at least 50 people. Love the cases but customer service is very important as well, and this change in policy is a giant leap in the wrong direction. I will be posting this information on the customer ratings sections of the Best Buy, Amazon, Buy.com, and iPhone accessory web-sights along with a rating of 1 star. If I can cost the company at least 1000 sales due to my dissatisfaction with their change in customer service policy, it should overcome any savings that they might realize through their change in policy. I would encourage any other customers with similar concerns to post similar comments.Mike


A Phone

If you are looking for a phone and by phone I mean "Hello how are you doing?" then this is the phone for you, but if you are looking for a multimedia/slash apps driven device then search for another phone.  This phone is great for text and has great call quality, I have also dropped it a couple of times and it is very durable even though it doesn't feel like it should be.


Doesn't hold charge

This battery can't seem to hold a charge. Dead within a couple of days with the device off. You're paying for what you get.


This case will damage your iPhone 5's anodized paint!

I've used this case since receiving my iPhone 5 on release. It protected my phone from a few accidental drops, which was what is was designed to do. However, this is all the positive feedback that I have for this product.The plastic on this case scratches very easily, which gives your phone a rough appearance when sporting said case. This is really no big deal.About two weeks ago I decided to take the case off to dust and clean my iPhone 5. That's when I noticed that the anodized paint was chipping off. A lot of people who pre-ordered their iPhone 5 had issues with their anodized paint being chipped and/or their bezel too. I thought maybe that my phone had a shoddy paint job as well.Last week I decided to schedule an appointment with Apple's Genius Bar in hopes of possibly getting my iPhone 5 replaced. The day before my appointment I decided to once again remove my Griffin case to dust and clean my iPhone 5. I noticed that more of the paint had speckled off and was sticking to the clear plastic on the Griffin case. It was at this point in which I had to decide whether the chicken or the egg came first; rather I had to try and deduce whether it was Apple's anodized paint that was deficient or if the case was in fact the problem.The following day I visited Apple and they were happy to replace my iPhone 5 without utilizing my Apple Care plan, which was nice due to the fact that I would've had to shell out $50 USD and lose 1 of my 2 accidental coverages. All was well again.The next day I decided to wash out the Griffin case to remove any debris that may pose any threat to my new iPhone 5's anodized paint. I kept the case on for less than 48 hours before going to Best Buy to purchase a new case. I took off the Griffin case and noticed that a faint looking stain that resembled a watermark was on its clear plastic covering. Also there was the same watermark-esque stain on the bottom of the Griffin's clear plastic back that read, iPhone. Somehow that type of plastic on the Griffin case melds to the paint of the iPhone 5's backing and absorbs it to itself. Thankfully my newer iPhone 5 still looks flawless. I will not give this Griffin case another chance to defile its anodized paint.In conclusion, and to make a long story short: Do not buy this Griffin case for you iPhone 5, because it will definitely damage its anodized finish. That is all.BP


this phone is the best

i will be buying another one....it works really well.my son loves it.i like the features and the keyboard also.yes yes


You will never install a screen protector as easy as this

First off,  these screen protectors are amazing. I might have had to wait a few extra days because of a terrible shipping company chosen (Prestige),  but these were worth the wait.I literally too the screen protector and began to use my fingers to press it out and pull with the other hand. I had to clear two small,  tiny air bubbles in the bottom right corner and that was it. I have installed just about every single screen protector on phones that you can think of,  but I have never used on that was so easy.Not not that they look great,  when these say HD the mean it: you can barely tell it's there. Not not that but you get, 3 and they have a lifetime warranty. Seriously if you have made the investment in the S4 then make this small investment In these protectors. They are incredible.


Not Well Made

I'm sorry to say that I cannot recommend this product.  The material for the purse itself is interesting and thick, however in the making of the item the pattern was not lined up correctly (either straight or diagonally).  Instead it was slightly skewed.  Not noticeable outright.  That, unfortunately, was not the only problem.  The closing flap was also set slightly askew, the sides of the point differing in length.  And, since the material on the back was set just off from the front, the difference of the two patterns is obvious.  The strap was not properly sewn so that raw edges were exposed sporadically along the length of it.  The worst thing is the smell of VOC's that emanate from the bag.  I cannot be around it for too long w/o getting a little bit of a headache.  I have a Note 2, and w/ a little tugging it fits, although b/c of the smell I haven't tried to do anything more than try out just the phone.Now comes the tricky part of extrapolation.  All these things I listed could mean nothing.  However, when I pair it w/the price, MY Conclusion is that the product was made by someone who does not take pride in their work.  Again, considering all the issues I listed above and the price, I feel badly for purchasing the item at all.  My imagination conjures up a dirty sweatshop where children are forced to work in the chemical laden air.  So, to assuage my consciousness, I had to put this review.


doesn't work for Windows 7

Great price and I rushed and bought it, great delivery but it doesn't connect my Windows 7 laptop to PS2 mouse and keyboard thru USB. I noticed now that technical details do not claim it does so my fault but the 1 star is to warn others.


Poorly labeled

It claims to be for a palm pre, it comes in a sleeve with an ipod/iphone picture and a small sticker saying Palm Pre. Well it wasnt designed for a Verizon Palm Pre, thats for sure. Dont buy this if you dont have an ipod or iphone to cover.


Polycarbonate is plastic

I purchased this in person from a store in the mall. It's plastic not metal. My fault for not taking it out of the package or looking up polycarbonate before I purchased it.


Faulty

I was very encouraged by all the awesome reviews on here, so I was really excited to get and use this product. It worked great for a couple days. Came mostly charged, so I was able to use it right away and it charges very fast, about 1% a minute on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus.After a couple uses, it was downhill from there. It would just stop charging, before my phone was fully charged and before the bank should have been drained. It wouldn't turn back on until I charged it a little, then it would finish charging the phone.I figured there was maybe some trick I was missing, something I had done wrong, so I tried contacting the manufacturer. The only means of contact on their website is email, so I shot one off. I got a bounceback that it wasn't a valid email address. I literally copied and pasted it from their website, so I know I didn't type it wrong.No other recourse but to return it to Amazon.My husband also purchased one of these, the black color. His was also faulty! We are both returning them, and hoping for better luck with a different brand.


sound has a lot of quality but is too low

from the reviews i read and the description what i understood from this item was that it had a decent volume but it dosnt


Disappointed, too soft, not smooth enough.

It was easy to apply and looked okay, but after just a few months the dents in the shield drove me nuts enough to remove it from my phone.  My 5 year old daughter likes to play angry birds and I suspect her eager little fingers somehow scratched the surface.  Every time I use the phone these nicks are felt way to clearly.  It's extremely annoying.  Also, this screen is a lot less smooth than the phone itself, which took some getting used to, it added some "drag" to it.


Kltech Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Mini Shower Pool Speaker

I guess this little speak would work just fine except I bought it to use with my Kindle Fire and discovered that, not only does the Kindle Fire not have Bluetooth but there is now way one can even download it.  I returned the speaker because I do not have a Smartphone which would (I believe) have Bluetooth but am not sure.


Displex scratch remover

5 STARS!!!! anyone that didn't get awesome results must be using this product wrong. First I used it on my Casio watch/stop watch that has a plastic crystal. It had deep scratches from gardening and beating the lense against just about everything. There were 2 deep scratches and many fine ones. I was going to throw it out so, instead I tried this. I polished for about 2 minutes and most of the scratches were gone. I put some more on and in 2 more minutes It looked like Brand New! What else can you ask for?used on pda and I-Pod. Worked perfectly. I have enough left over to polish many more things. Great Product.


If you intend to use the camera, beware...

I bought this phone so that I would not need to bring my Sony 8.1 mp Cybershot wherever my wife and I went that we might like pictures of. No, I wasn't expecting QUITE as good of photos, but I was expecting an acceptable facsimile. Since the SE is branded "Cybershot" and has an 8.1 mp camera listed in its specs, I don't think that was an unrealistic expectation on my part.When it comes down to it, this camera is downright terrible. I don't know how other people use it, and I was able to coax a FEW 'okay' pictures out of it, but when you have something this bulky (and it is indeed bulky), you would expect it to take more than a 3-4 'okay' pictures out of over 120.From what I have gathered, this phone absolutely cannot focus on anything at night. So if you want to capture your night out on the town, the pictures are going to be as blurry as your memory. Also, if you plan on using the flash on anything with eyes, expect to see the worst red eye of your photographic life. Even in well-lit rooms after multiple pictures, people and pets alike had solid-red pupils. Every. single. time.I toyed with all the settings, gave it my best effort, but when it comes down to it, I understand the basics of using a digicam, and although this phone says Cybershot right on it, don't expect anywhere near that level of quality or functionality. I posted what was happening on the AT&T; forum, and received similar complaints from another user who guessed with great accuracy what kind of situations I was trying to use the phone in. This was not a defective model, the phone really does have concrete limits to how far you can push it.I am happily returning it to Amazon and I'm going to pick something else out. It's a shame, because although bulky, it's an aesthetically pleasing phone. Still, I don't have much use for all the advanced features of phones these days (if it texts, that's all I need), but this one seemed to call out to me to replace my actual camera. We aren't quite there yet, it seems.


RAVPower Genesis Reviewer Program

I was sent this product for review from the nice folks at RavPower.  I have had the charger for a little over a month. The charger came in very nice and secure packaging. I received the white version (but different than the one currently pictured- mine has no blue in the design).The charger is very slim horizontally, which leaves room for plugs to fit into your neighboring outlets. The ports light up with a red LED which is great for when you are trying to plug in a USB cable in the dark.Unfortunately, performance was a bit of a let-down.  No matter what combination of micro USB cable I tried (OEM, aftermarket) and port I tried, I could not get my phone to charge as AC Mode on my HTC G2 running Android 2.3. It would always show as charging as USB Mode, which is much slower. Using an app called Battery Monitor Widget Pro, I was able to verify that the phone was only pulling around 300mah while plugged in, no matter what battery percentage I was at.I also tested the charger with my Kindle Fire HD 7 (1st Gen).  While the BMW Pro stated it was plugged in as AC Mode, the app also showed that the device was actually discharging meaning it could not keep up with the draw needed. It was disappointing that it would only charge with the screen off, but still at a slow rate of around 300mah.I have not been able to test this on my HP Touchpad running Android 4.2, but will update this review when I do.Another review by UnforgivenReviva explains this common issue with aftermarket chargers and Android devices using micro USB.  Because the pins are not shorted, the phone will only draw a max of 500mah and will only show charging as USB mode.I do not have any Apple iDevices that I can test out at home, so I can't speak for the charging capabilities on that OS but I am quite confident they would be able to get the full charge rate. Unfortunately, until I can test some other devices I cannot recommend this charger to Android owners for now.  I will update this review once I am able to test out other phones (hopefully from different manufacturers other than HTC).  Until then, I give this product 2 stars.


Great Phone

Love this phone! Looks and sounds great. Shipped and arrived quickly. I maybe still in the 'honeymoon phase' with this phone so I'll update later, but I love it so far. Highly recommend it.


It won't turn on now, but even when working it was glitchy

After two months of light use, my phone will not turn on completely. When I press the power button, it does that little buzzing vibration like it always did when starting up. The LG logo appears, and after a few moments the Virgin mobile screen (with song) pops up, then a moment later it says "Powering Off" and turns off without having loaded/started up at all. Or sometimes the Virgin Mobile screen with song gets cut off and it just turns off immediately.Since it is after 30 days, I can't return it. It appears I have to use the warranty, pay for shipping, and send it in for repair.Even when it worked properly, it takes a long time to start up and be ready for use.My wife has had the same phone for 3 months, and sometimes hers is glitchy. Like when pressing the icon for one app it starts up something different, and can only be fixed by turning the phone off and back on.UPDATE:I contacted Amazon customer service & they were prompt and helpful in replacing the defective phone.But I also discovered that the phone battery was completely drained & would not accept a charge when plugged in ...UNTIL removing the battery, waiting 30 seconds, and putting it back in. It must have reset itself because it finally charged up again.The paper manual has no trouble shooting tips, but you can find tips like this on the Amazon reviews & the Virgin Mobile reviews for this phone.I also discovered by trial & error, that uninstalling & reinstalling some apps (like Netflix) will fix them...but that's a pain.Also there is a loud, annoying song that plays everytime you turn the phone on. Virgin Mobile customer service said it can't be removed. So I've had to develop the habit of putting the phone on silent mode before turning it off, to avoid hearing that song again upon start up.This is my first smartphone, and it's been really handy, but there are some more annoyances. Like when typing, the auto suggest will often replace properly spelled words with other words, making me sound like an idiot on my posts & emails. I have to spend time proof reading everything. It's a pain. And on the keypad, the English/Spanish button is situated in a place where it is always getting brushed by my thumb, so my words end up getting translated to Spanish, and I have to waste time correcting them one by one.The voice recognition is sometimes nice, but often inserts words that are completely wrong so I again have to waste time correcting mistakes.


Looks good

I just ordered it Looks good, I am not yet sure how it works and hence not very sure if its good value for money


Best case ever!

This is, hands down, one of the best cases I've ever owned!  It's sturdy, durable, and looks good.  Ive dropped my phone a time or two since I got this case, and it's come through without even a scratch or scuff.  Yes, it does add some weight and thickness to the phone, but the rounded corners fit quite well in my hands, especially in landscape orientation.  Definitely worth the price!


Works great and Inexpensive

I just got this for my paperwhite kindle and so far I love it.  The material seems very durable and it fits the kindle great.  I was worried that this would be a cheesy version of the more expensive one that got recommended to me when I purchased the kindle.  It does seem to be made specifically for the kindle however since their emblem is embossed into the leather.  The kindle itself snaps into the case and the front flap closes nicely over it.  It also has the magnetic "On" so that when you open the cover it wakes the kindle and puts it in sleep mode when you close it.  It does come with the stylus but I don't seem to really need/use it, maybe if I played more games or surfed the other options more.  There is also a protective cover/film for the kindle and a cleasing cloth but I have not used either at all.  I would absolutely buy this again!!


no real complaints

I've had this little carrier for a couple of months now, and don't really have complaints about it.  The only thing that maybe I could say negatively about it is that my Treo is kind of hard to pull out of the case once it is in...it won't just slide out easily, but of course this same quality keeps it secure and from falling out inadvertently.  But I have thought that perhaps some kind of little strap to come over the top and hold it it might be better (than the rubbery, grippy stuff inside), that way, when you wanted to pull it out, you could just pop open a little snap or something and then slide it out with ease.  But this is a very ticky-tack complaint...it's not like it's all that difficult to pull out...I'm just being as critical as possible for the sake of this review.


Perfection for the iPhone 5

Seidio's Surface case is exactly what I was looking for. Because the iPhone 5 has an issue with the black aluminum case scratching easily, I wanted a case that covered the edges of the entire phone. I also didn't want a case that was too flashy or too big. I take good care of my cellphones, and really wanted a case that would protect it from just everyday use. I had no desire to keep my phone in tact if I dropped it from a helecopter...The matte black case goes very well with the black aluminum casing and glossy black screen. The cut-out on the back of the case for the camera is almost perfect. It is a hairline too wide, which allows for a bit of the gray on the back of the iPhone 5 to be visible. In addition, I purchased theZAGG invisibleSHIELD for Apple iPhone 5 - Case Friendly Screenwhich seems to work well with the Seidio Surface case.My only complaint is that the Seidio logo is on the back of the phone rather than on the side. I would have reduced my rating to four stars because of this; however, I stuck with five stars because it's so unnoticable.


Much Better Than MOTOROKR S9

There is no comparison for bluetooth earbuds, this is a great product.  I bought both the Motorola S9 and this to compare sound, fit, and performance.  Overall, this wins in every category.Here is where the two products differ:Bluetrek ST1:- Great sound quality and volume- Stereo phone calls- Does not interfere with sunglasses- Good comfortable fit on any size head- Comes with a case- Well built- Boasts longer battery life in all modes than S9- I haven't found a flaw with this productMotorola S9- Poor audio quality and volume- Poor fit for large heads (pinches temples)- Does not fit well with sunglasses- Calls in one ear only- No case included- Connector flaps are flimsy and cheapNeed I Say More????


Missing Component

This item was ordered to protect my new galaxy S4.  I was already a bit put off by the fact that the all the colors I liked were about 8 dollars more then the same exact case in a different color.  After receiving the case it was missing the screen cover that was stated as included in both the product description, and case packaging.  To get just the screen cover I would have to go through the trouble of replacing the whole item, and again be without a case.  Pretty much not even worth the trouble to return it and wait for a new one.


Why do manufacturers do this???

The connector (the lightning connector) is larger than the standard Apple connector (not just a little bit either, it's much larger), and it doesn't fit with a case on the phone (Spigen, very popular case).  Why in the world can't they just make it the same size as Apple?  Returned the item.


bad item, service

This item is defective and does not fit the Motorola RAZR XT912. Quality of the material is also not as good as I thought. The shipping cost more than the item itself when deciding to return or refund. I have yet to receive a follow up from the seller. Disappointing service.