Best Android addition to Boost Mobile Prepaid Plan

After experiencing problems with my boost mobile Blackberry model 8330 I decided to upgrade. Circulation of the ZTE Android is limited so I couldn't locate one through a retailer. However, I ordered it direct through Boost Mobile and it arrive in three days. Boost Mobile customer service activated the new phone and kept my original phone number without charge.Pros:The phone is impressive with a 5.1" height.It has a reasonably large touchscreen (for videos & touchscreen apps)It weights only 4.93 ouncesFeatures a 5MP CameraCons:Despite a reasonable variety of accessories available through the Boost Mobile store and elsewhere (ebay; amazon; android central) it remains difficult to find high quality cases such as the Otter Case (retails for approx. $50), which was recommended to protect the phone. Did find some flimsy rubber cases.Accessories available through Boost Mobile:- Universal Screen Protectors- In Stock SanDisk 8GB Mobile Ultra(tm) microSDHC Memory Card w/ Reader- In Stock Micro-USB vehicle power charger PLUS- In Stock Plantronics M100 Bluetooth Headset- In Stock LG Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBS-700Over the month I've had the phone there has been only one service interruption, which never reoccurred. Further, I prefer prepaid to contracts service because it makes good financial sense although I can certainly afford the either. I have had a long standing relationship with several contract phone carriers although Boost Mobile remains the best prepaid phone service. Perhaps, a wider variety of cases will become available over the upcoming months. I rated the phone with 5-stars despite the challenges associated with finding a better after-market quality case.


I like it with few reservations, so far...

I have had my MDA for only about one week. So far no complaints. Becoming use to its way of doing things does require a bit of patience. It's not as easy to use as a PC, but the Windows Mobile V5.0 OS does in many ways make the MDA seem very familiar. After several hours of use it is becoming second nature and intuitive.I had no problem installing the Opera browser to replace/augment Internet Explorer. I have had absolutely no problems syncing to my Toshiba laptop via USB. It worked the first try right out of the box. Gmail also works perfectly.The MDA offers a "Connections" screen that provides central access to all available means of connection. This menu is instantly accessible by pushing a button on the exterior-top-left-side of the MDA. Branching from the connections screen is another screen that effortlessly scans for all available WiFi networks. From my location it found six or eight available non-T-Mobile WiFi networks.I have not yet experienced any power problems. The exterior buttons are designed to prevent inadvertent button mistakes. The menus offer several options to turn off any features that may not presently be in use such as WiFi, and Bluetooth.  There are also options to blank the screen and further throttle-back the device for periods of inactivity. Amateur Radio operators (Hams) always carry a spare battery. It's a good idea for any portable device that absolutely must function. Batteries do fail. The MDA battery is roughly the size of a pat of butter.The camera produces a worthy snapshot. Better than nothing if I should happen to spot some creatures from outer-space. I am happy with this device.


Good Product

It's inexpensive but not cheap. It's thin but not flimsy. It gives enough grip so that I'm not afraid of dropping the phone, and it provides just enough of a "lip" over the screen such that I can place the phone face down (do-not-disturb mode) without worrying about the screen getting dirty.


samsung galax mini

i received the manuals on other languages that are not english or spanish. do you think you can provide me one in english or spanish?


Not that great

A colleague in my office has the HBS 700 (previous version) headset and after playing with it for a while, I decided to go the same route. When I saw there was a newer version, I decided to go for it. That was a mistake. If you've read the reviews of the black version here on Amazon, you can get the gist of the experience. When the phone (iPhone 4S in my case) is close to the headset - in my shirt pocket or on my desk while I'm working - it's great. The sound quality is good and the volume is very acceptable. My collar size is 20" and these fit ny neck just fine.BUT - holy cow - the cutting in and out is awful! If the phone is in my pocket, or I get 10 feet away and turn my head, the sound cuts out. In the car, my phone sits on the passenger seat usually charging. If I'm on a call and turn my head to check my side mirror, for example, the sound cuts out. I, too, contacted LG and they told me they had no reports of problems. I directed them to the Amazon reviews and the reviews on their own website (which I saw after purchasing) and was told they were not "official" and thus ignored.I do like the style and feel of the headset, so I am probably going to buy a pair of the HBS 700's to try out and see how that goes.The LG HBS 730 is definitely not recommended.


A great shell for your 'Droid.

This is the third shell that I have gotten for my Droid, and it is a keeper!First, the set up:When I bought the phone, I got the Body Glove case that the Verizon store had available.  It is an excellent shell - it fits well, has great grip, is rugged and provides very good protection for the Droid.  My only real problem with it is that it is BULKY.  It adds significantly to the size of the Droid both physically and visually.  I do notice this bulk in my pocket too.  It even made it somewhat difficult to remove from my pocket.  I wanted something not so bulky that might still provide some protection for the phone when I drop it.Next, I bought a cheap shell that is similar to the Seidio.  It was OK, but far from perfect.  The big improvement was the lack of bulk, but...  The back was warped and did not quite snap on completely.  The front was OK, but broke after a few weeks of use.  There HAS to be a better shell out there.Now for the Seidio...I have done quite a bit of research on-line and there is a lot of praise for Seidio.  There were some concerns for the Seidio Innocase Surface, as apparently some of the first production run was not quite right.  It was reported that the top did not fit as it should.  As I understand it, Seidio replaced the defective parts promptly and without any haggling or hesitation.  Great customer service and attitude.  In spite of the possible fit issues, I decided to try the Seidio Innocase Surface out for myself.  Since I have an extreme aversion to paying full price for anything, I shopped around and found a good deal here on Amazon.  I paid my money (not cheap, but the best rarely ever is), waited a few days and...Nice case!!  Nicely packaged, easy to remove from packaging (I wish more vendors would package this well) and good looking.  Of course, I promptly removed the Body Glove shell from the phone and started to fit the Seidio to it.  The first shock (yes, SHOCK) was when I tried the front piece.  I looked at it and determined the correct orientation.  There is a small notch in the bottom end for the microphone and an indentation at the top for the power/lock button.  I placed it over the Droid and it practically installed itself!  REALLY...  I aligned it on the phone and just barley touched it and it snapped on.  That was too easy.  I looked closely and it looked to be in place.  I pulled at a bit and it did not come off.  Yes, the fit was PERFECT and it locked in place with incredible ease.  Just to be sure, I removed it and re-installed it.  Still just as easy - just lay it in place and it snaps on with very little pressure.  No, it does not come off as easily as it goes on.  It does not come off unless deliberately removed.  The back is a perfect fit too, but does require just a little more pressure to get it sapped on.This shell is quite slim.  Much less bulky than the Body Glove, not much more so than the bare Droid.  Nice fit in the hand, nice fit in the pocket.  It has a nice soft feel to the surface even though it is plastic, not rubber.  The grip is not as good as the rubber surface of the Body Glove, but it is similar to the bare Droid.  It looks good, fits PERFECTLY and handles well.  My biggest quibble with it is that it is not quite as easy to use the volume buttons.  It does not block the volume rocker, but is close enough at the ends to make using the volume rocker feel a bit awkward compared to the other cases I have used that have a little bit more clearance at the ends of the volume rocker switch.  I guess that I am just used to pressing on the very ends of the rocker switch.  Easy to get used to, and a very minor quibble.  This shell does not interfere with any of the other keys, switches or buttons on the phone.  There is no binding or rubbing when sliding the keyboard out or in.  You could hardly ask for a better design and fit.Last but not least, after four weeks of use, this shell still looks almost pristine.  There are no scratches on the surface, and just a few minor nicks that you can feel and have to look closely to see on the exposed edge of the case at the bottom end of the phone.  I find this to be pretty impressive, as my pocket is not exactly the friendliest place to reside - what with all of the other things that get stuffed in there on a regular and irregular basis.To sum it up:  If you want a shell to protect your Droid from daily use and mild abuse, but don't want the bulk of some SERIOUS armor, DO go ahead and pay the money for the Seidio Innocase Surface.  The others may be cheaper, but what I tried was not worth it.  Just skip right past the other slim look-alikes and me-toos and get the Seidio - you will not be disappointed.


HORRIBLE PHONE DO NOT BUY

this is a horrible phone, do not waste any money on it. It constantly freezes, crashes and in a generic version. The play store isn't the actual one. I just bought it today. Wont open simple apps like Facebook or any games. Camera is horrible. Flash last like a milisecond, very slow and unreliable, im stuck with this phone until the seller contacts me.  DON'T BUY THIS PHONE WHATEVER YOU DO!!!!!!


Loved it

It was so cool I loves how it felt I love evrything bout it lol I would definitely buy it again but took long


Works with Nexus 10.

Adapter seems to be of decent quality.  Capacity of my Nexus 10 is pretty small, so didn't have room to load any TV shows for a trip.  Placed them on an SD card instead and inserted it in this adapter.  You will need an app on your phone, such as USB OTG Helper or Stickmount, and may need to be rooted (my device already was).  Videos played perfectly.  Recommended for anyone who wants extra storage capacity.


Very Unimpressed...

I'm very disappointed with this case. I expected a very slim and sleek looking case like the pictures shown.In person...the case feels and looks way much more bulky than the photos portray it.I have no doubt that it will protect the unit, and for the price it is definitively worth it for just a case ($5 at the time of this review).But again, I was looking for the sleek looking slim case shown in the pictures, and this is not it. I'm not going to return it because I'll need a case until I find a new one, but I'm in the search of a better case immediately after I finish this review. Also the power button is hard to push because the case is so thick the little plastic bridge that goes over the power button makes it very hard to push while not looking at your phone. That is getting very annoying, very quickly.If you want an affordable good quality case....this is for you.If you are looking for a slim case that protects you mainly only against scratches and not for falls.... this is NOT for you.


Not ready for primetime

I travel a lot and have every charging device known to man.This device looked ideal: Large capacity, no fancy charger, self contained etc.Build quality mediocre...USB port was misaligned...However, the biggest flaw was in it's primary ability to act as a seperate charger.It wouldn't hold charge for more than a day or two.So, if you charged it before setting off you may be ok for the first day.I don't use it or carry it.It does not work and is a waste of time.I didn't waste my time trying to get reimbursed....so no comment on customer service.


Looked Good, But....

I read many reviews before purchasing this product.  Once I got the 640, I had difficulty getting the pocket charger and the AC charger to connect.  After I got them to work, I did not see the problem again.Pairing with my Audiovox PPC-6600 was a breeze.  However, there was static when the phone was on my belt and the headset was in my ear on the same side as the phone.The gel earpiece is wonderfully comfortable and the 640 is very lightweight.  The earpiece audio quality is great and the volume was very good.However, everyone I talked to commented that I either had a cold or was on an echoey speaker phone.  No one thought the audio quality was good.Plantronics tech support confirmed that this audio quality is inherent in the design.  The pocket charger is really great.  It gives me a place to put the headset when not in use and it charges the headset between usage...very nice.I really wish Plantronics would have put more effort into improving the audio quality.


Disappointed.

I didn't realize it was a sticker on the case. And mine now has bumps from the sticker. Very disappointed.


USB CABLE FOR SAMSUNG SCH-U750

I have a Samsung Alias 2 and wanted to be able to transfer my photos from my phone directly to my computer without using email. I found this cable at an extremely low price and ordered it. When I hooked it up I received a message I had to have the disc that accompanied it. Whoa, I had no such disc. When I contacted the seller I was told that this single cable is usually purchased as a replacement and that the customer usually has the disc. He was nice and refunded my purchase price and allowed me to keep the cable due to the confusion. Well, I can at least charge my phone from my computer....If you purchase a cable of any sort make sure that it does not require additional components that you may or may not have. The seller may very well not have the component either.....


Fills the Gap, Great Quality, Room for Improvement

I got this device for my 2008 BMW 328xi with iDrive.  My iPhone5 pairs with my iDrive system for hands free calling, but not for streaming music.  The GOgroove Bluegate filled that void.USAGE:I got it and plugged it into the AUX_IN in my centre console, held down the button for 7sec to get it into pairing mode, found it on my phone, and immediately began streaming music from my phone.  I was immediately blown away by the sound quality!  It was near indistinguishable from playing MP3s in my car via a USB flash drive.  Now I'm able to stream music from internet radio.MAKING A CALL:I pressed the hands free button on my car to call someone, and the system immediately faded out the music and made the call.  As soon as I hung up, the music faded back in to resume playing.  Perfect.CON:My only grip is that I have to manually turn the device on everytime I get in the car.  I'm able to leave it plugged into the AUX_IN and powered via a Cigarette Lighter USB power adapter.  But basically when I turn on my car, the USB power comes on, and that turns the device off. It's a minor annoyance, but still an annoyance since I have to go through this each time I want to use it in the car.


Great, but one problem...

I thought the BT headset worked GREAT!  And I tried so hard to keep it, but the earpiece part that went in the ear came off so easily that is showed the wires off.  I thought it was a defect and it might have been, so I ordered another replacement, it came two days later...was pumped about that, but then the same thing happend.  Great headset, but the defect was in the piece that stuck in the ear.  Love the lanyard, the holster, the feel and the look, but didn't work.  I did some research and it seems like there are a couple different versions of the Scala 500, one with the cradle for charging and one without, I bought the one without and it had the mesh earpiece that came off...I think the one with the cradle has a more secure ear insert, so I am in the middle of purchasing that one (it's black).  Good luck!


really nice looking product

this is a wonderful product....holds iPhone securely, comes in several colors and looks nice enough to wear at work...now I won't lose my iPhone!


Good case, fits well. Colors DO NOT match the picture

Overall the case is good, looks good, adds a lot of protection with not so much bulk. But the colors seem off. I bought the Charcoal/White case. Its very dark, almost black. Certainly not the light grey from the images.


Wrong case delivered

I got the wrong case that looked nothing like the picture. It was a black hard case with a gold cross. It also arrived quite late.


The Best Affordable Tablet out there.

I've had my T-mobile Galaxy Tab for a few months now and have had enough time to gauge how it compares to other tablets available now. Although the 7" Galaxy tab (the original, not the new 10" ones that just came out) was one of the very first mainstream tablets that came out, it is still surprisingly one of the best tablets out there... definitely considering it's price range.  It is not obsolete and for those who do not need the latest, cutting edge tablet on the market, it should be more than sufficient for your needs. Some things that make this tablet great (that you may not realize) is how sturdy it is built. It's screen is made of "gorilla glass" which is glass that is specially tempered to make it virtually unbreakable. The body (chasis) feels really well built and sturdy too.  Another thing that sets it apart is the gorgeous screen. The screen is pretty high resolution for it's size, has great contrast ratio which makes the colors pop, has great color reproduction (can display a huge gamut of colors), and is vibrant and very bright.  I hardly have the brightness setting at the highest setting because it is too bright! In fact, it looks bright at half the brightness setting. Other things that make it a great tablet is the ability to use it as a wifi only tablet (no cellphone company service needed), micro-Sd expansion slot, great capacitive touch screen, swype keyboard functions, and blue-tooth functions. The advertised battery life of up to 7-hours is actually a reality too. It can actually be much longer if you primarily use it as a web-browser too.The 1ghz processor is actually pretty darn fast.  I know there are dual-core tablets out there now, but the 1ghz processor on this thing can handle most anything. Unless you are using a very detailed 3D intensive app, the processor doesn't show any signs of slowdown. I haven't really run into an App or game that it struggles to run. It runs the 3d racing game Asphalt just fine and HD video runs very smooth too. I would've liked there to be a HDMI video out port on it, but I'm not really sure how much I'd use it even if it was on it. All in all, I have very little bad to say about this tablet. It would be nice if Samsung made it easy to upgrade to the latest Android OS... I'm still running 2.2 which was pre-installed.NetFlix!!!:One of my complaints before was that it doesn't run "Netflix" but this is no longer a problem. You can indeed run "Netflix" on your Tab... and it doesn't even have to be "Rooted".  Just google for the andriod program/setup file called "com.netflix.mediaclient-1.apk", download it to your computer and move it somewhere onto your Galaxy Tab. Then using any free file explorer program (available from android market) you just select the file and install on your Galaxy Tab (from your Tab).Here are some quick Pros and Cons for reference:Pros:-Very well built and sturdy (including screen made from "Gorilla Glass"-Bright and Vibrant Screen. Looks as good as the screen on the iPad 1 in my opinion.-Nice portable size and very light-expandable micro-sd slot. Very easy to move files to and from the Tab... copy and paste from computer using windows!-1Ghz processor works great for most of your needs... I haven't had a 3D game it couldn't run yet.-Video runs really well, even HD files.  It plays Divx native so just drag and drop on to the tab and it plays it!-Up to 7 hours of battery life as advertised! Very nice when you're stuck on a long flight and wanna watch more than one movie!-You can use it as a wifi only tablet, no need to get service through T-Mobile.. or Verizon for that matter (see notes below)-Nice Mp3 player interface. I like the default pictures it uses when you don't have cover art.-Capacitive touch screen works great, and Swype keyboard works awesome too!-Built-in Blu-tooth, GPS, and Wifi! I had a Blu-tooth keyboard at one time and it worked great on the Tab.-Runs Netflix Now! See section on Netflix (above) if you missed it!Cons:-No HDMI port. This would be nice but ultimately I don't think most people would even use it.-No dual-core processor. This would be nice for very 3D graphic intensive games and better multi-tasking, but not really a must-have.Conclusion:As you can see, the positives greatly exceed the negatives. This tablet was designed, conceived, and built well. That's why it is still a great tablet even when compared to the new tablets out on the market now which have dual-core processors and HDMI output ports. I noticed that the new 10" Galaxy Tabs no longer have an micro-SD expansion port like these 7" Tabs do. Keep all of this in mind before you buy a Tablet.  In my opinion, this tablet is the best bang for the buck without sacrificing quality, reliability and sturdiness. If you are looking for a high quality and relatively affordable, Non-Apple tablet, look no further... this is it.Notes:If you have a T-mobile Tab, you can always use it as wifi only without getting service. For those of you who have a Verizon Galaxy Tab. When you reset the Verizon Galaxy Tab, it will prompt you to "Activate" it with Verizon before you can use it. I'm sure there are those of you who want to use it as a "Wifi only" Tablet without having to spend money to "activate" it.  There is a trick you can use to by-pass the activation process and not have to go through Verizon. It's very simple... here it is:Turn the Tablet on, On the Volume rocker on the right side... hit up ONCE, down TWICE, up THREE times, and lastly down FOUR times. It will then ask if you want to bypass activation. After the process, you should be able to use it as a wifi only tablet. You can always add service with Verizon later! I didn't come up with this trick, I am merely sharing it with you here!I hope this review is helpful... if it is, any feedback is welcome.  Thanks!


Best of Both worlds.

Let me start by saying this phone is amazing.This is my 6th windows phone in a span of 1 year. I keep phone maximum for 3 months and sell it with good value. Earlier i had Lumia 1020 which is amazing phone too. I was in market for a mini ipad.Then i came across this phone . So i thought why not buy Lumia 1520 which can be used as a mini tablet and phone.I have no regrets in buying this phone. Below is  my experience with this phone.Form Factor: Yes phone is little big. As this is a phablet category, the size is expected.We cant have a SUV's room in a compact car. So the benefits of large screen is obvious. Also at the same time there will be some inconvinience.Both Hands: Yes most times you need to use both hands. For instance, you cant use back button without using 2nd hand. But i got used to it.After couple weeks ownership , i dont feel this as a inconvinience any more. It matters most in a CAR where you need to handle the phone single handed. So all the time i mount my phone and i can use single hand.Screen: Screen is great and retina. But if you use phone screen without any protector then the screen is very slippery.Camera: Didnt test much but looks as good as lumia 1020 with less zoom.Slim. This phone is very slim when compared to lumia 1020. there is no bulge on the back so it sits flat.I se phone for movies at gym. Lumia 1020's camera bulge was always a chalange at gym. As 1520 sits flat, it is more secure.Speed: I dont think i see much speed improvement over 1020. Though it is quad core ,system still takes time to repsond on certain apps.I believe the speed has to do with particular apps then the phones hardware.When i switched to 1520 ,i thought some lagging in 1020 will be gone in 1520/. but certains apps still lagg.Lanyard: I miss Lanyard of lumia 1020 in this phablet. As this is a big phone, Nokia must have Lanyard option. To remedy this, i added my own . I used incipio air case and added Lanyard to the speaker grill. It works great as the case is strong.Speakers:It is almost same as lumia 1020 speaker with 10-15% improvement in volume. The clarity is same. Both speakers are great. Ear piece could be louder. I dont know but Nokia Lumia series suffers with low ear piece volume.Red Lumia. Red is slippery as every one suggested. Incipio case took care of it.Tiles: Extra column for tiles is a plus. Now one can see more information without moving the screen.Side Keys: Side keys are too flat. It is quite difficult to find volume keys and lock keys .It could be better like lumia 1020.Phone in public: Yes it is eye catching. It doesnt look good if you talk on this phablet in public. But who cares.when Iphone first came, it looked too BIG. but it has become new NORM now. So people will get used to it as phablets become more popular.Also it keep you out of crowd.Pocket: It easily slides into pocket. In my formals and jeans i have no issue in sliding the phone. It fits and doesnt pop out of pocket. As it is slim, the extra length doesnt bother me.Wireless charging. I am really mad on ATT on removing wireless charging from this phone. Hell with the technology and standards. IF they care too much then why did they sell qi wireless chargers. Now that every one got one qi wireless chargers they removed this from phone.ATT ------ in this regard.battery: Awesome. It has very good battery life.It is almost twice that of lumia 1020. I tested battery by turning on everything.Even though the location was turned on, the battery drain was not significant. I believe if location is not used by any app then system turns it  off.


Not Worth the money

the screen protector was easy to install and fit my moto x with a otterbox case fine.  the film is rubbery not hard, i keep my phine in my pocket and within a couple days had gouges, and ripples from keys/coins.  it protected the screen of the phone but for the price i can get other protectors and replace them when they get scratched.  this product became unsuable in only a couple months.


Awesome balance of price, sound, convenience and durability

after researching bluetooth headsets for a while and seeing nothing that seemed like a good bargain i finally came across these.  the reviews were great so i decided to give them a try and let me say i am thoroughly pleased with this purchase!i literally wear these all day...at work at my desk (sometimes in meetings secretly playing background music) at the gym, at home when i am making phone calls etc.  i have put a lot of miles on them already and wear them when i run.  they stay in place while you are moving and are comfortable to wear.  i have had no issues with sweat or moisture so far which i know is a complaint many people have with the other options out there.  i use them when lifting too and as some have mentioned, they cause absolutely no problems with the back of your neck when laying down.  i have gone to sleep with these in many times as well when i am somewhere with a lot of distracting ambient noise.the only thing i would say would be a bonus would be if there were different sized ear buds.  when i first got these one ear fit perfect while the other was a little uncomfortable because of the size/shape of my ear canal.  but after a few days of wearing them, they are now more comfortable to wear.in summary this is a great set of headphones considering all of the compromises needed when trying to balance cost, quality, durability during exercising and convenience when dealing with bluetooth headsets.i am literally thrilled with these headphones!!


Easy application and barely visible

I received Skinomi product today along with my pebble (# 8185).  As the description mentions, this set includes protective shielding for the front watch face, the entire back side (left/right and raised center) as well as the actual sides and 4 buttons. It also includes a cleaning cloth and applicator spray. They really mean it when they say full body protective shield.Application was quick and easy as long as you follow the instructions online (YouTube video).  The shielding comes in different sections/pieces as opposed to a single large protective film you would apply to a phone or tablet.  It does take a few hours to apply all of the sections.  You definitely want them to properly dry separately.  Instructions suggest 12 hours of leaving the device off to let dry so the adhesive sticks.  I also suggest that you remove the watch bands before installing the shield to make handling the pebble easier.What really surprised me was how clear the shield is once applied.  It is barely visible which I find to be a HUGE plus.  Cant' wait to use my pebble now I don't have to worry about scratching it!


Case is brittle, breaks

As others have noted, the case gets dirty. I expected that seeing the case in a store demo phone.  The case's  ability to act as a stand is also not reliable: it collapses easily unless you very carefully fold it (even then it collapses on occasion).  but the real problem is that the case is made from very brittle, hard plastic. It protects the back of the phone, but within 2 months I had to change the sim, and took the case off for the first time, and one of the four corners that hold it broke off despite being very careful.  then another corner tag broke 3 weeks later. the case is now useless in less than 3 months.  It was very pretty and nice while it worked, but not for  long.  It should be made of a more flexible plastic/rubber compound (like many other cases).


Excellent aesthetics, poor implementation.

The Ballistic HC case I received for my Samsung Galaxy S3 case isn't exactly what I expected. The case itself certainly does offer your device excellent protection from drops, and if that were the only consideration it'd be getting 5 stars. The look and feel of the case is excellent as well, and it clips onto the phone very securely.The downside of the case is that for some reason dust is allowed to travel under the screen protector and rest against the glass. I'm not exactly sure why this is, but in the two days I used this case I found it to be a constant problem. Because the dust is resting between the glass and the cover, using the phone can potentially result in scratching the glass surface. This requires constant maintenance. Taking the case back apart to clean the glass is a pain, because the phone clips in so securely that removing the case actually seems to damage it. You have to pry the case off from multiple points, and doing so tends to bend and warp the front cover. I don't trust this case to last me very long before something breaks.The cover itself doesn't seem to hinder my use of the screen much; There is a small gap that you have to push through, but not much. The real problem is that the cover collects fingerprints very easily, and the prints are very hard to wipe off. Even with freshly washed hands the cover soaks up the oils from your skin like a sponge. I found this very distracting.I did choose to use this phone with the outer cover removed, because even with my large hands the outer cover was just too bulky. I felt like I couldn't get a good grip on the phone while I was using it without using both hands. The inner cover was fine, and looked great, but while using the inner cover only with the belt clip I found there is a gap around the entire phone that is just asking for snags and dirt collection. It was also harder to snap the phone into place due to the phone not sitting snugly on all sides; you kind of had to "find" the attachment point. This was mildly irritating.Also, while not a problem exclusive to this case, I found that the high level of indentation on the front of the case did cause me issues pressing the back and menu buttons and dragging the notification panel down. Granting I have large fingers, I found that it was more trouble than it was worth in the long run. Often times it would take me three or four attempts to "grab" the notification panel.Overall this is a conceptually very nice case, but simply not practical for every day use. I will be returning this and ordering an Urban Armor case and a regular screen protector as a replacement.


Fantastic Case

This case is great. It's very snug on my phone and I like how the buttons stick out so they are easy to find without looking at the phone!It does add some bulk but that is just fine with me. That just makes it easier to hold!Originally, this was suppose to be a temporary cover till I could find an Outter Box, but now, I may just keep this one!I've only had it for about a week but so far, it is well worth the $10 I paid.


Quick Change at Checkout! Buyer Beware!

I've heard several commendations of Otterbox's famed cases and I was very excited to find out that Amazon is selling them for a very good price. Considering cellphone cases are being produced for a ridiculously small fraction of the final selling cost, I have no qualms about saving the money, particularly when they're all being made in China as it is. The Otterbox Commuter is lauded in numerous reviews in online forums and tech magazines as a stout, decent case for the average Joe. It's hardy enough for small disasters, durable enough for daily use, and comes in a decent variety of colors. After reading numerous reviews regarding this particular case, it struck me as incredibly odd that there seemed to be a common theme of Amazon selling hit or miss counterfeit Otterbox cases. Amazon has been my preferred seller for years, having been burned on a few separate occasions by sellers that weren't as powerful or as scrupulous as Amazon. I decided to purchase the case anyway, trusting that if I at least purchased it via Amazon, I would have the ability of relying on customer service to resolve any issues. I triple checked that Amazon was my seller. I was set to purchase the Envy Green/Gray case when I noticed right at checkout that my seller was NOT Amazon as I specifically had selected, but rather someone by the name of Quan Tian (or something of the like). It should be noted that a number of people purchasing cases complained that although they bought from Amazon directly, their counterfeit case came in a dirty shipping bag from Hong Kong! I'm not sure if this is even possible to do, not being particularly tech savvy, but I'm wondering if it's at all possible that this Tian character has managed to make it appear that a person is purchasing from Amazon directly and that it's only visible right before checkout in the fine print beneath the item's purchase price who the seller indeed actually is? If this is actually what is happening, it would make sense that some people wound up thinking that somehow Amazon was selling counterfeit cases and shipping them from Hong Kong (If I received a package from Hong Kong after making a purchase on Amazon, personally, I'd be a little suspicious something shady was going on unless I knew for certain the seller was located there!). I saw the error, deleted the item, went back to it's page, clicked order again, and when I went to check out, Amazon was listed as the seller! I don't have any idea how this could have happened. I emailed customer service to alert them of possible fraudulent activity and I'm waiting to see what is shipped to me. If Amazon ships out a tried and true Otterbox case (which I'm fairly certain is what I'll receive), buyers beware! Make sure Amazon is your seller before making the final purchase!


it"s really not a hoax

recieved card earlier than expected. scratched card entered 15 pin code then entered promo code  press ok . told to leave phone on waited for about 10 seconds and got my 400 minutes plus triple minutes plus 200 bonus minutes...  1500 minutes total, plus added 365 more days to service days ..  now have 2711.60 minutes plus 748 service days left. bought card for 74.99$ comes to about 6.50 a month for a cell phone service. where can you get a better deal. thanks amazon for saving me a bundle..


Cheap

I ordered this for my girlfriend who is a Hello Kitty fanatic. The order arrived quick and she was happy to get it. It even came with a screen protector. The problem lies in the case itself. She dropped it from not very high and the case cracked. Typically you buy a case to protect your phone in case you drop it, and this did the job, but I didn't expect it to be a single use case. I guess the price should have warned me, but hey, I learned my lesson.


the seller is a stealer!!!

the phone by it self should be a good phone easy to use and good features but you shouldn't buy it from this seller.!!! He sent me a old phone in an repacked box (not the palm pixi box) I tryed alling the costomer service thay didn't answar and didn't call back... After 10 times calling day after the other thay picked up the phone and thay told Me. Sorry can't help u  ... It's not the first time buying by them and the first time I sent back the item rite away bec. It wasn't the rite item I order... So if you wanna buy the palm pixi buy it it's a good phone but not from this seller.


phone cannot handle the extra weight

the battery itself does what it supposed to do, it extends the battery life to almost twice the time..the case is really bad qlty, it broke after putting it on the first time, and then it kept cracking after everytime a took it off and put it back on...the real problem I had is that the phone cannot handle the battery extra weight if it falls, my phone fell a simple 2 feet fall and all the screen cracked... with the regular battery this would never happen...


Bad connection

Audio would just randomly cut out, and you would have to have device almost on top of the speaker to maintain connection. Which kind of defeats the purpose of having a wireless speaker, and keeping my iPhone or iPad out of the bathroom, so they weren't effected by the moisture in the air. Other bluetooth speakers I have, I can walk around the house with them, without losing connection. The highest sound level is not that high, it can get drowned out by the sound of running water.


false advertising.

The battery I recieved does not fit a tmobile g2. It's half the size of the stock battery.


These battereis suck!!

the phone doesn't suck, the batteries do. i ordered this battery thinking it would last long since my old battery was wearing out but it lasted the same amount of time!!


The finish on this.. TOO SLIPPERY!

I dont have the S5 yet, but I will be getting it tomorrow. I got the case today. And its VEEEERY slippery. I would not recommend this case for that factor. But on the other hand, its a solid feeling case. Might have to go over with sand paper to rough it up.


don't fit!!

Don't cover the entire screen in the four corners, the edge don't are flexible, and Lumia 920 curve edges, is ease to peel off.


Great phone, be careful plugging into USB port...

Phone was great for the 2 days I had it, and I had just read an article about T-Mo rolling out their 7Mb and 21Mb networks in Philly, when I went to charge the 900 for the second time.  It turned out that the metal part of the micro-USB receptacle had come apart in the seam, and eventually came off of the circuit board completely.  I wound up taking it apart to see if I could re-solder, but one side was obstructed by chipset/housing.  No part of the casing or phone's internals to help support the USB port and its only held in by (4) very small soldering points and (2) slightly larger "epoxy?" points. Phone being RMA'd (luckily) by vendor.  This after 2 years of no issues with microUSB, and bulky miniUSB-to-microUSB adapter, on my Moto Q.That said, I like this phone for many of the reasons already stated.  One other feature which may not have been mentioned, is that you can dial back the power consumption of the WiFi radio.  I just came from the "DROID" and posted my thoughts here:[...]As mentioned, the calendar was limited in options for setting up "recurring events" however I was able to sync my Outlook calendar from my PC, which manages my Comcast POP3 account, via the Nokia PC sync software.  Phone seemed really stable, but again, not very many apps available to mess it up (a la the DROID).  I'm not sure why someone said there are no "Notifications", there are multi-colored LEDs and "pop-ups" for the respective notifications...though it would be nice to have something persistent in the "status" bar by the "clock".Having "highlight-to-copy-and-paste" is really easy (just press and hold), along with a mouse pointer, are great features.  Its also great to have Flash support, and I though I'd finally be able to listen to XM Radio via my online account.  While the web pages render quickly and properly, the media player itself is not compatible, and the only thing which does not render properly.  I'm not sure if there is a workaround for that, and wonder if it will be a recurring issue on other sites.  I just wish there was a search app comparable to that of Windows' "Live Search"...didn't have time to search for alternatives, or if "Live Search" would run on 900.Overall, having the N900 feels like having a Ferrari F430 Competition, but they only installed 1st gear.  "For me", all the basics are handled, and handled fairly well, but given the lack of apps (specifically Sling or Hava Player, and LED flashlight) and my inability go get Vonage account working with the native SIP client, I'm in the waiting game like many others.  Outside of that, I just wish call volume were at least 50% higher for both earpiece and speaker.  My Moto Q is much higher in both respects  vs. the 900.  Although my fellow co-worker, also a VoIP engineer, stated that Nokia has native noice cancelling which raises volume on an "as needed basis", to compensate for surroundings.  I also thought the resistive screen would be a deal breaker, but again, compared to the DROID, its much more accurate, and more forgiving in that it doesn't open what's not intended.  I'm eagerly awaiting my replacement.


Disappointed

The case looks pretty and all, although I asked for a speeded shipping but it came in a week, which got me really upset. When I got the case for the 4s it was such a hassle taking it off. It wouldn't come of right away I had to used a knife to pop it open. The rim of the case ruined my screen protector and within 5 days the rubber started to peel off ?! Idk why and now the case looks really bad. I wouldn't recommend this to any one. It's a waste of money.


Smartdock is just a fancy charger

It's cool that you can set it up to look like an alarm clock. It is an attractive product, but if you have a hardcover case on your phone then you have to remove it every night before resting the phone in the charger. Not a dealbreaker for me but something to think about for those contemplating purchasing this dock charger.


By far, best phone I have ever owned!

I guess at this point I don't have too much to say that hasn't already been stated, but I completely love this phone. The color is amazing - in some lighting it looks like a dark green-blue; other times it beams bright blue. I have to admit, sometimes I find myself just staring at it.One bit of advice I can offer - go all in! If you move to Hotmail, Skydrive, Office (which does have free online Office apps like Google Docs, btw - great for sharing and collaboration), Bing, and Zune (get the Zune Pass!! You will not regret it), you will discover just how powerful, useful and integrated the OS really is.Link your contacts' various accounts together (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc), and you will find out how amazing the People Hub is. You can make groups, pin contacts to the Start screen etc. Very cool.If you use Skype, you won't find it in the Marketplace, but is available as a beta app here (link will open the app in the marketplace on your phone) - zune://navigate/?appid=c3f8e570-68b3-4d6a-bdbb-c0a3f4360a51Did I mention you should try Zune Pass?? There is a feature called SmartDJ that will generate a playlist of music that is similar to any song, artist, or album. I always have trouble discovering new music, and this feature really does wonders for me finding different artists (it works without the Zune Pass, but you need it if you want to play music that you don't already own).The Nokia apps are also pretty stellar. I like Nokia Drive a lot - shows speed limits and can warn you if you are going to fast (you can decide how much over to have it warn you at). The Transit & Maps apps are also wonderful (if you are in a big city). Saved my butt once by getting me home from the middle of nowhere after the commuter rail stopped running. Though some feedback on the camera is lackluster (I think it is fine), the Nokia Creative Studio is awesome at fixing up photos - it also has a really cool panorama feature that stitches four photos together into a landscape. If you are into filter effects, they are there, too.Note - if getting a new email address through Hotmail, you can choose an "@live.com" domain extension; which I like because it is shorter to type and easier to share. If you are reluctant about Hotmail - don't be. These days it is perhaps the most feature-rich email service out there. The "Sweep" feature is spectacular at helping you keep your inbox tidy!


Good Product, No Instructions

The product itself is good.  As others have written, it might not protect your iPod Touch 4G from a fall on a hard surface, but it will keep it nice and safe in a purse/backpack/pocket.  It's sleek and does not add much weight or bulk to a product whose appeal is its small size and weight.  The reason I rated it so low is that I am very disappointed that it lacked instructions, and I had to throw away 1/2 of my purchase because of it.There are really two parts to this product:1) The semi-rigid hard plastic shell that wraps around the back and sides of the iPod.  This part fits perfectly, and has holes in exactly the right spots - the bottom receptacle for the USB plug, the top on/off switch, the side volume, and the rear camera.  This part is pretty easy to snap on (despite the lack of instructions), and once it is on, it's not going anywhere, unless you purposely want to remove it.2) The clear plastic screen protector.  This part seems like it probably works great if you know how to apply it correctly (which I didn't).  It seems to be the right size and has two holes in the right places - one for the bottom button and one for the front facing camera.  The camera hole is of particular importance because the previous iPod Touches and iPhones did not have this camera, so the screen protectors meant for the earlier devices will not have the second hole.So why does it get only three stars?  I basically ruined the clear plastic screen protector while trying to apply it because I didn't know what I was doing, and the product lacks instructions.  The protector itself comes 'sandwiched' between two other pieces of plastic, and it's not immediately obvious which piece of plastic is the product and which is the packaging (at least it wasn't to me).  I ended up putting the actual product down on my kitchen table, thinking it was trash, and it got a bunch of dust and debris on it.  When I figured it out and tried putting it on my iPod, all of the dirt caused a bunch of bubbling.You might say this is my ignorance, which is true... but a product should have instructions, and this one did not.  In the meantime, I have seen lots of other reviews of people getting confused with these plastic covers (offered directly by other sellers) even with good instructions, so I don't think I'm the only one.So now I have to shell out another $10.00 for a three-pack of the clear covers.  It would cost them barely anything to put some instructions.  Pretty disappointing.


Not that great of a phone

I purchased this phone unlocked for my girlfriend so she could use it with any service provider.You have to constantly wipe off the front of it because your makeup & everything else makes it look nasty.It was a great phone for the first 7 months untill she dropped it on accident.The upper corner of the mirror cracked when she dropped it,And now sometimes when she slides it shut it will just completely shut off.I highly advise you to buy a case for it or keep it in something because once you drop it, its all downhill from there.


Worst ever

I bought these at 5 Below for only $5...  it's cheaply made, the plastic is very thin and light, the button doesn't work at all, and the mic barely picks up my voice.I'm glad I only paid $5 for it and not $10!PS- as a side note, they work well as basic music ear buds.  but that's it.


Slow to arrive, very flimsy.

Took a little longer to ship then the rest of my order.  Seems a little flimsy. But the design is nice.  But worried about how well it will hold up if I drop my $500 phone.  Things that make you go humm....


Unfortunately Unusable

As a privacy/screen protector, this product works great. Unfortunately, the film is so thick that the Storm 2's touch screen will not work even after changing the sensitivity to the lightest tolerance in the device settings menu. Expensive lesson learned for just one piece of film that lasted 20 minutes on my phone.


DONT ORDER!

Please save your money on a case that's worth is,  I waited forever to get the case and I was sooooooo disappointed! The product looked so cheap I could have made it myself!  You could see where they glued the material down and everything, JUST SLOPPY!  DID NOT LOOK LIKE THE ONLINE PICTURE!  😡


Works perfectly, but must be directly infront of it

I use this antenna indoors with the Wilson dual-band building kit (with a dual-band omni outdoor antenna). When I'm indoors I get 100% signal strength once I am directly in front of the panel antenna(my carrier frequency is 850/1900MHz). I also installed a small shelf in front of the panel antenna where I keep my phone when I'm home. I tried multiple indoor antennas and this one works the best for me. Excellent product, highly recommended if you don't mind using your phone directly in front of it!


*Completely* resolved any qualms about battery life for Thunderbolt

Let me summarize this review by first saying that if you are looking to spend money on a battery solution for your phone, this product is GREAT!  (If you don't want to spend any money, then you need to keep using your carrier to get fresh batteries every so often--tell them it takes 2 days to charge with the phone off, and they'll replace it).I bought this product after 2 stock Verizon-supplied batteries were "killed" by my Thunderbolt.  By "killed", I mean the batteries bloat and swell.  When this happened, the battery life would jump randomly between 100% and 0%.  Like, start at 100%, then after 20 minutes it's at 60%, then it dies.  Then I turn it back on and it's at 85%.  Then it dies.  Etc.  Also when it bloats, the back cover does not make proper antenna connections, so the signal would jump between 4G, and 1X/No Service all the time.  All Completely random.  So after the second time this happened, I decided to look for an alternative solution.  I stumbled upon this item, and thought for the price, I'll give it a shot.One thing I should mention is that I am a moderate user of my phone.  I usually have about 5 hours of screen time a day.  Also, it's not (at the time I purchased this item) rooted, or overclocked or anything.  And I used to use stock batteries, chargers, everything.Another note about this product in particular is that the so-called user manual is not very informative.  For example, it says the light will go from red to blue when charging, but it doesn't mention the pink->purple phase in between.  Make sure the light is completely blue, with no read hue to it if you want to fully charge the battery.  Also, there are 4 pegs--two inner pegs with contacts, and two outer pegs without contacts.  The outer pegs, I've learned, are to keep the battery from rotating when it's in the charger.  So if the contacts are on the right side, slide the left outer peg all the way to the left, and vice-versa.  It's not really an issue, but there was no mention of it in the manual, and at first, I thought "Why are there two extra pegs without contacts for charging??"Anyway, now, for the actual review--I received the batteries and universal charger.  I plugged each battery into the universal charger, and charged them fully.  I then placed the first battery into my phone.  I used my phone heavily that day in order to fully discharge the battery.  It got about 8 hours of life.  I then removed the dead battery, put the other charged battery into the phone, and put the dead one in the universal charger.  It took about 3-4 hours to charge each dead battery.  Again the second battery got 8 hours.  I first thought, darn, this isn't much better than the stock batteries in terms of life.  But, after doing this full-charge/full-discharge cycle a few times, I was getting 24+ hours of life out of each charge  (the most I got with this setup was 42 hours!).  This is way better than the stock batteries, which would usually give me 18 to "maybe" 24 hours on each charge.So I am very pleased with the battery life, and overall stability of these batteries.  Another thing I really enjoy is the ability to simply swap the dead one with the full one when the phone dies.  I think I plugged the actual phone into the wall charger once since I've had these batteries.  I just use the external charger to keep the spare one charged.  Also when the phone dies, it forces me to "reboot" it when I swap the battery.  This is a very healthy practice for any Android phone, as it will kill any apps that are lingering in the background, periodically drawing battery power even though you aren't using it.Finally, I should note that once I had been using these batteries for some time, I also rooted my Thunderbolt, and installed a custom kernel that allows me to both overclock the phone (make the CPU run faster/hotter), as well as undervolt the CPU, which means it draws less power from the battery than it would running at the same speed on the stock kernel.  Since I've done this, I consistently get 2+ days out of each charge!  This kind of battery life to me was unheard of with the stock setup.So again, overall, I am extremely pleased with this item.  If you are looking to spend money on a battery solution--this is the way to go!


Promptly Recieved My Order From Desirepro

I was concerned with the 1 star review so I ordered from desirepro (who had a higher rating) instead of Eforcity. I received my order promptly and it works well.


cool product and wonderfull service

The product was good and the product was shipped on time too.


Works Easily

Plugged it in and it worked. Select the imput on the TV and play a video on the iPhone. No troubles!


Cool and thoughtful gift

I bought this for my husband, who is into photography. I thought it would make a cute gift, which it turns out it was a great gift. He loves the little lenses and had fun trying them out all day when they arrived in the mail. If you know someone that's into photog, this is really a cute and inexpensive gift.


One of the BEST!

This is one of the most protective cases I have been able to find for my Nexus 5. Since replacing the screen on one of these would cost more than just buying a new phone, I am very picky about the cases I choose for it. You cannot go wrong with this case! I accidentally dropped my phone down a full flight of concrete stairs at work and when I picked it up at the bottom of the stairs  (in a panic) I was impressed that my phone was perfectly fine! If you work in an industry that could easily damage your phone or you are klutzy, this is the case for you!


Still have not received my item

I placed my order on January 2nd and still have not received the item yet.  There is showing a tracking number but no other actions have been taken.  I would really like to have my item.


cute cases

It is exactly as shown on the picture. I give this a 5 star rating because it was exactly what I was looking for and at a very cheap price. Definitely recommend  it to others! Thanks! :)


This May Be the Best Bargain on Amazon. (Now even better.)

I was discouraged too, reading all these critical reviews. Now I think I got the biggest bargain on Amazon.I bought this package, which sounded pretty good: 3 batteries and a charger for $10 less than a Samsung battery. Although some reviews were cautious or critical, I didn't care if the batteries were crappy and the charger was a piece of junk. I just wanted that an 3-4 hours from time to time, and this kit looked to provide it.What I got was an outstanding bargain. Simply outstanding.The 3 batteries each provided more than 12 hours of power -- on their first charge. Nearly as good as the stock battery that came with the phone for its first few charges. Most batteries increase their capacity after a few charges, so this bodes well.No, they don't have NFC like the stock battery. I have never used any NFC features and don't figure to do so. Do you?The charger is neat and compact. The batteries snap into place quite positively and it lights up to show proper installation. Light turns blue when charge is done. The light is so bright I covered it over with black tape: enough light escapes to do the trick.The charger is clearly a trickle charger. It takes 8 hours more or less to charge a battery. But you now have 3 new batteries -- and your original -- to play with. With four batteries to cycle, you should never be without power.I recommend this package whole-heartedly. One of the best bargains I have ever purchased.UPDATE: On its second charge one of these "crappy" batteries lasted more than 24 hours.UPDATE2: This item has just had its price lowered to $10, making it an even more outstanding bargain.UPDATE3: I paid $16 and thought I got a bargain. I just saw that the price has been reduced to $8.99. This is incredible.


Purple

Ordered the case since my favorite color is purple, but when i received my case it wasn't purple its a magenta color...really wish it was the color that is shown in the picture...


Well worth the price

i purchased this boost mobile juno i love the web browsing,instant messenger and the text and pic sending for the pixels of the camera it does take real good pictures the keypad needs some getting used to warning if you have fat fingers it will double type so carefully type your messages its the whole package right at your finger tips for 50 bucks a month unlimited through boost what a sweet deal


Great addition to my commute bike, not weatherproof

***UPDATE*** After a few months of using this as my day to day case, as well as my mount, I have one major issue with it.  Through standard use, debris and particles (dust, sand, etc.) have accumulated between the back of my iphone 5, and the inside of the case.  As you would expect, while the case is on the phone, it is difficult to tell that anything is building up inside.  The particles (especially some sand) that ended up in the case caused significant scratching to the aluminum body of my iPhone.  While I can see this being a potential issue with any phone case of this style, it is very disappointing to have a protective case actually cause damage to the phone.  If you buy this case, probably a good idea to inspect the inside of the case on a regular basis.I am very happy with this mount, it was extremely easy to install on my daily commute bike.  The rubber bands hold the mount securely to the stem of my handlebars.  The mount is low profile and unobtrusive when not in use. Most of my riding is on paved roads, so aside from a few potholes and curbs, I haven't really been able to rattle the case to see how well it will stay attached, but based on my basic riding needs it seems very stable.The Quadlock case that is required for mounting the iPhone 5 isn't the prettiest case out there, but it isn't terrible.  Well constructed, easy to access all of the function buttons on the iphone.  Slightly bulkier than I'd like, but comfortable in the hand.Mounting the iphone on the stem is extremely easy and convenient.  I like the flexibility of just being able to hop off my bike and remove my phone without any hassle.  This is probably the best feature of the mount.My only major issue with this mount is that it is absolutely not water proof.  The plastic cover can be thought of as a splash guard at best, protecting your phone from sweat, mist, maybe dust and dirt.  This may be obvious due to all of the exposed openings in the under body of the case, but this will definitely not protect your iPhone from any serious amount of rain or water.  Keep this in mind if you're looking for an all weather solution.Overall I am happy with this, and would recommend to anyone looking for a solid mount for casual/commute riding.  Like many iPhone accessories, I would say that this unit is overpriced for what it is.  $50 seems like a more reasonable price for this, but that being said, I couldn't find a mounting system/case that looked like a better option based on my requirements.


saved me from buying a new blackberry storm

My blackberry storm stopped charging the batteries.  At first I thought the battery was bad.  Three batteries and a new charger later, I figured out it was the phone.  Bought the external battery charger.  It works as stated, a red light comes on when plugged in and goes off when fully charged.  A very inexpensive solution.


Happy with the newtrent power pack ultra

Overall, I am pleased with the newtrent power pack ultra. Uses so far include hiking, dual sport motorcycle riding and day-to-day use. It took approximately 5 hours to recharge an iPad during occasional use and can recharge an iPhone within an hour or two simultaneously. I have not been able to time how long it takes to recharge the ultra back using solar power (goal zero nomad 7). It was out half the day and got 1-2 bars back in power supply. I used the power pack to recharge canon digital camera, garmin, GoPro, contour camera, AA and AAA batteries for lights, etc. seems very durable and is easy to carry. It is only slightly larger than an iPhone 5. Sometimes the port covers are hard to get back into place and they don't swing open enough to fit all USB chargers but that has not been a significant hindrance. I have not dunked it in the water yet but it did well in plenty of dust and dirt. Very happy with the newtrent power pack ultra.


A nice idea gone awry

These things work well - meaning they do what they say they'll do - for a little while and then break.  The company has a totally dysfunctional "customer service" set up and all they can do, have months of very slow back and forth is send you a new one which also will break.  They definitely do not work while running or exercising or any strenuous activity.  These things should not have been brought to market.


All I expected and more

I give this little device a 5 because it's one of a handful of technical gadgets that's got so many features in such a compact design.First of all, it's a phone with a lot of PDA type features including email (Outlook, Mobile Windows, etc.), calendar and such.  It's probably not the best device to be conducting business from - you're probably in search of a PDA that's also a phone.  This is just the opposite, it's a phone and PDA second.The mobile Windows allows you to view video and listen to mp3.  It does support memory expansion, which is perfect for a sub $400 phone!  The only hickup is that accessing the memory requires you to remove the battery!  Annoying.Another annoying thing is the headphone jack is proprietary!  That's really annoying...but I've got an iPod and don't plan on listening to much music on my phone.Other than these 2 minor problems, this is an awesome phone/PDA.  It's very slim - not as slim as a RAZR, but fits nicely into any pocket.  It's got an amazing screen - it takes up almost half the phone.  Vivid colors and easy to navigate menu functions.the dialing buttons are nicely raised - I've got big fingers...so this is good.  Ther is a joystick that takes a little getting used-to...but its nice.overall, I really like being able to synchronize with my office outlook.  Now I can keep track of my meetings and keep a list of contacts in my phone.  I know it's a feature of many phones, but I do most of my business in Outlook.  It's  nice to be able to easily sync the two.  The layout is nice too!It's got BlueTooth and USB connectivity (infrared for you old-timers as well).It's got a vga camera - again not the best, but if you need to take a quick shot of something, it's really easy to use.  640x489 resolution.  If you want to upgrade, there's a bigger better model which has a 1 megapixel camera and built in WiFi.  It's expensive - known as the imate sp5m.Watch out for support - it's not very good.  The only nice thing is that there's a pretty large community of users out there that can help you out with problems.  Reading reviews from a lot of other web sites, it turns out that the joy stick is a bit sensitive - so don't use it too much.  Be gentle, this is not a toy.You can find community based support on the internet, just google sp3i and you should find a number of great places to help you out.By the way, documentation can be downloaded from O2 Asia:  just google O2 Asia and it'll take you there.  It's in English in PDF format.Enjoy


Works ok, but may not be worth the cost and set-up time

I used the Jabra Drive this weekend, and have mixed feelings.In my office and home I use a speakerphone for probably 75% of my conversations...it allows me to do other work while talking, to move around, and in general to be productive and attentive.  In a car, I have been using the speaker function of my BlackBerry 8820 for some time,  and haven't been too pleased with the results:  I can usually hear people (albeit with some cutoffs) but people have problems hearing me.The Jabra drive is something of an improvement in voice quality over the speaker function of the BlackBerry, but not that much of one.  As for the unit's speaker, I didn't notice much of an improvement over the BlackBerry's built-in speaker.  In particular, the volume is not that great; forget about using it with an open window.Pros:Reasonable cost (far less than built-in devices)Easy to pair via BluetoothCan play audio sourced from smartphone (albeit in mono)Cons:Volume too lownot hard wired, so the battery will go out eventually (unless you want wires all over your windshield and visor)All-in-all, I might use it for conference calls and other long phone calls, but most of the time I will continue to use the BlackBerry's built-in speakerphone.


unsuitable audio phone, bought for the minutes: there are no minutes

I bought this to feed minutes to another TracFone, a CDMA (verizon) phone.This phone is not awesome: it is not-good.  The audio "quality" is best represented in those air quotes -- after that no other features matter. Nothing can redeem the phone other than the minutes but it hasn't those either!After thoroughly examining everything in the box there was NO minutes card.  Hoping the minutes were somehow attached to the GSM paperweight I activated it;  nope, no minutes here.Amazon seller:  JohnRockettseller=A2J85QSD545JMK


Nice phone - WARNING INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED!

Nokia built a great phone with the C3-00. BUT - if you are a person that watches their wallet, this phone will not be for you. This phone MUST have an internet connection. With extreme difficulty, I was able to get it to connect via WIFI starting off at home. But as soon as I was out of range, or disconnected from WIFI, it jumps right to GPRS. And the transition back to WIFI is difficult to accomplish without re-booting the phone.  This was not what I expected. On my current Win5 OS phone, I control the connection to GPRS and WIFI, and I can enable or disable as I please. So I ultimately sent the phone back.  I specifically look for WIFI phones, but i must be able to control the connection. I refuse to purchase most new smartphones because they have a data package requirement. I am able to use my Win5 OS phone and connect when I can - and that suits me just fine. Better for me to connect when I want than to spend hundrends a year for a 'required' connection.Thanks but no.


Wrong charger

Received the wrong charger. This is a charger and battery (1500 mAh) for a Galaxy S not the Galaxy Nexus. Someone stuck an incorrect Galaxy Nexus UPC code on the back.


Great basic for 4 this day and age

Simple, easy to use and manageable. Some people complain about the slight lag time when executing commands or the fact that it won't display the name of the message sender. Well let me tell you, for the price you are getting a quality item. I have also noticed that it does not glitch as most of the newer ones do. If you want a reliable, simple, high tech phone then you will enjoy this one.


Poor phone

I got Razr for my wife, along with a LG VX8300 for myself. Must say Razr disappointed me. I think the audio quality is very poor, the opening and closing of the phone with one hand can sometimes become tricky with the constant fear of dropping it. Somehow gives u a feel of very flimsy and easily breakable phone. Verizon has disabled all the nice features, including the Bluetooth which has made transferring all the numbers a night mare. The LG vx8300 started communicating with my old Motorola v505 and I transferred all my numbers within 15 minutes without a hassle. The battery life also is also not that great.Overall, its stylish, cool...whatever, but it lacks the utility and sturdy feel to make it the phone of choice, well at least for me.


Very solid case.

This case feels very solid and well made, minus the clear plastic film that covers what would be the front of your phone and the rear camera.  The film feels as though you could poke your finger through it.  Though I suppose it can't be too thick in order to retain the touch screen functionality.  I would give it a 4.5 if I could, it fits my Galaxy S III like a glove.The bicycle mount also seems to be constructed well.  There's padding on the inside of the clamp, so you get a snug fit on your handlebars.  There's even a little rubber cover to put over the exposed portion screw that tightens the clamp.It takes a good deal of force to snap the quick release mechanism into the back of the case.  You will get a very audible click once it is properly inserted.  This allows you to remove the case from the mount without having to take the phone out.  The quick release also prevents the case from falling off the mount.  I have this on a mountain bike and didn't have to think twice about whether or not this could handle the terrain.I haven't had a chance to use this in the raid yet, but it does appear to be weatherproofed fairly well.  Do not submerge this in water with your phone in it, it's weatherproof not waterproof!


bad battery

Charge doesn't hold. Not even sure if it's legit as fakes look so much like the real thing now.Disappointed...


Great "Texter" for Teens!

This phone was bought as a gift for our teen age girl, she went nuts!  LOVES IT!  A great little texting phone for a teenager without having to invest alot of $$$.  Had a little problem with the charger, but OEM Shop replaced it quickly and all is fine.


Nice but where are the directions you're supposed to follow

It is a little bit bulky.  Hard to really close tightly.  It says to follow directions carefully BUT there were no directions in the package!!!!That was very disappointing. Hopefully if will protect the phone.  It has a very nice appearance.


G'zOne Commando 4G Lte Desktop  Cradle

Works just like last generation cradle. Will work with extended battery. You will need new charger dock with new generation phone, contacts are in a different location.


Good Design And Functionability

The headset fits comfortably and does not flop or jiggle on the ear like most of the rest of the ones I've tried...the volume could be a shade louder at the maximum, but overall is easy to connect/disconnect to your phone and use the "dial the last number" feature. I would recomend this one highly.


What was I thinking.

The previous phone I had was rubbish. It was the equivelant to American Soccer. Simply appaling. I was about to leave Verizon, when i spoke to the sales representative, one thing lead to another, her sweet sexy voice spoke brilliant colors to me, and she even said, "humm...the camera is actually pretty good." I'm not the first to say, but the camera on this phone is garbage. This phone faces other problems. When in the sunlight, as i normally am in California, you can not see the screen at all. The screen is rather small, and it's bulky. The batty life runs about three hours talking time, but the idle time is about three days. Idle time isn't important though, because you want to talk on the phone. I'm about 7 months into the phone, and it's slowing down on me. Not cool. Verizon is tricky really, because they seem to struck a deal with Motorolla, in ensuring that fine Americans like ourselves get stuck with rubbish phones. Do yourself a favor, get something else, like the LG VX7000, i'm about to purchase that soon. By the way, the Raz'r from singular is just as bad. No inchurance on the phone for a reason. Though i must say, my phone calls don't drop. That's pretty cool i guess.


Does not work

Worked for like 2 minutes, after that it turned off and won't charge anything no matter what I do! Waste of money!! Do not buy!!


Great charger for car emergencies and camping

A great gift for the outdoor lover who still needs to be "wired and connected" for work or emergencies, this powers up your phone or tablet, ipod, etc on the go.I personally used it at the beach for my music.  I did not have to worry about battery drain yet had tunes on the go, all day.I keep it in the back of my car when I'm not traveling.  I had a friend once who found herself stranded after her car died and her cell was almost out of battery power.  Before she actually figured out what to do, her battery was dead...she wound up walking quite far to a bowling alley and finding someone with the same charger then getting road help and then borrowing money to get a candy bar out of the machine to eat as it had been hours with no food!While that's frustrating for an adult, if I was a parent of a teen, the trouble could be worse and having less knowledge of what to do if they couldn't reach a parent would be greater...so for an emergency need, it's even more handy and can pay for itself in one emergency.Hopefully I will never need to use it for that, but I have also had my car charger die when I was using my GPS on my phone in the middle of nowhere before I owned this.  I, fortunately passed by an OfficeMax and bought a new one but was in a state of panic prior to finding it...this on the dash and I would know even if I was in another town, without my GPS system on my phone, I'd make it home.A handy piece, provided to me for honest and unbiased feedback.


Beyond the Specs: The Real Galaxy vs. iPhone User Review

So let me start by saying that I had been using the iPhone 4S prior to swithcing to the Galaxy S4 about 3 months ago.  For those who do not want to read the complete detailed review, you may skip to the last paragraph at the bottom for a summary.So after having this phone for about three months, I will say I love many of the features of this phone as well as of Android.  However, there are drawbacks.  The drawbacks you will notice are minor things but there are so many minor things that they eventually become a major thing in my opinion.Lets go item by item:Screen Size: Love the large display and the sharp screen.  Although I was hesitant about it at first, I have grown to love it.  But no, it isnt all good. The screen is too large to reach all corners with one hand.  This does not help when you are using the phone while driving but i guess ur not supposed to do that anyways so I cant complain.  Also, even though the phone is quite large in ur pocket, it isnt quite as large and annoying as i thought it was going to be - unless u wear skinny jeans i guess.  Now, when I look at other peoples iPhone's, I feel like how did i ever live with such a small screen.  Yes, it feels that small after using this for a little while.  Even though the large screen has its small drawbacks, I love it and idk if i would be able to go back to a small iPhone 4 size screen.Camera: Camera is amazing.  I love all the different options you have to pick what quality and size you want your pictures and videos to be so you can save space on your phone.  I love all the different modes the camera has and overall it takes very good pics.  I have mine set for 6MP so it takes less space and so i can message the pictures easier and the pictures come out great!  No con here excpet for the fact that there should be a way to open the camera without unlocking the phone like iPhone has it so if you want to take a picture of something right away you can.  I'm hoping Android adds that to a recent upgrade.Battery Life: Battery life is good but nothing great.  If i dont use it much throughout the day, I will have 30% or so still left by the end of the day.  If i use it alot, i might run out of charge by 6-7PM.  Moderate use, i usually am at 15% or so by 11PM and my day usually starts at around 730AM. The good thing is that when ur battery gets old and can barely hold a charge, u can simply get a replacement and switch it out which isnt as easy on the iPhone.SD car Slot:  Love it.  On my iPhone, i kept running out of space, granted i had the 16GB, but i love that you dont have to get the higher GB one for this phone and just expand the memory with SD card slot.  I put a 32GB one in mine and i put all my music and movies/videos and pictures on there.Headphones: Good in ear headphones. Stay in my ear at the gym.  Sound great. Cant complain.  I tested them against the new iPhone 5 headphones and they both pretty much sounds the same.  The iPhone headphones might be marginally better.Apps/Widgets: Plethora of apps.  Apps for everything.  So MANY FREE APPS! I also love widgets.  Something i was not farmiliar with with my iPhone but they are very helpful.Out of Box experience: HORRIBLE.  This phone comes with so much bloatware and is doing so much in the background that it was giving me anxiety.  There is all this unwanted samsung/google/At&t; software.  I wish the phone came with a clean version of android without all this other crap.  A few hours of messing around and customization, i have it exaclty how i want it.  But for someone that was new to Android, all the crap that came on here stressed me out.New Features:-Eye Scrolling thing: I tried it, it was annoying, and so i turned it off.  BTW it doesnt detect ur eye, you have to move ur head.  Who moves their head when reading a 5inch screen?!-Smart Pause: keeps pausing my video even when im looking at it.  Useless annoying i turned it off.-IR Blaster: This is pretty cool if i am very very lazy to get up and get my remote.  Tho i prefer my normal remote but its pretty cool.-SHealth: I thought I'd use it but I havent...didn't seem useful when I first tried it out but it may be so dont take my word for itOther Things I love:-I love you can dload music and torrents straight to this phone-I love the LED alert light for messages, I missed this feature when I left my Blackberry for my iPhone. U can also chose the color for different types of notifications-4G LTE is fast! Obv iPhone 5 has that too but i still thought id mention it.Little things that drive me crazy:-Speaker: Why is it on the back?! when u are listening to a video or something ur looking at the screen.  Why is this projecting the audio the other direction.  Very annoying.-Lock Screen button: When u go to press the lock button, u press against the other side also, but guess what's on the other side?! the volume buttons! so now u may have put ur phone on silent when u didnt want to or made ur phone loud right before work.  Or maybe u noticed but now u have to unlock ur screen and change the volume and lock ur screen again and make sure u dont accidentaly hit the volume key again.-Clock: you know how when u take ur phone out just to check the time for a split second and then put it back in ur pocket? Well guess what? there is a split second delay for your time to update so ur gonna have to take it out...wait a split second..look at the time...and put ur phone back..this needs to update faster.-Buttons: all the buttons have a cheap feel.  They dont have that bold (yes i pressed that MF button feeling) your always left wondering did i press that button? did that go through?-App Updates: I told my phone to only update apps on WIFI, but it does is on 4G also...wth stop!-Stuff: Stuff takes longer to do than on the iPhone.  It just does.  There are more options and more menus and more of everything.  Its the price u pay to be able to do more with ur phone i guess.-Emojis: My gf and I cannot communicate anymore.  We use Whatsapp because there are no emoji's on andorid except those crappy android only emojis which suck.Emergency Call: The emergency call option is right where ur thumb will hit it continuously when u go to unlock ur phone.  ANNOYING!-WIFI: it connects to random unsecured wifi networks around u without asking you..i dont like it...there are unsecured networks around my work that it will connect to but they dont have internet so ill have disable wifi so i can use my 4G and then when i get home i have to rememeber to turn my wifi on so i dont go over my 2GB data limit.-Email: I dont love the email on this phone..gets ur job done though-Saving Pictures: u know when u go on FB and u see a meme and u wanna save it...and if u have an iphone u can hold down the pictures and an option to save the picture will come up...well not here.  I think there is an app u can dload to do that but why should i have to dload an app for something so simple.  I just take a snapshot but then i have to crop out the sides and it takes from the quality of the picture as well.-Voicemail: why do i have to dload a visual voicemail app? why isnt it embedded in the phone? W/ESummary:I love this phone.  It has alot of cool features and things you can do that you cannot do with the iPhone.  Many of these features may just be Android though. It also has many drawbacks which tick me off.Would I make the Switch knowing what i know now? Yes, yes I would.  Although, I don't love it so much that I'd out rule the iPhone.  If Apple came out with an iPhone 6 with a bigger screen and some cool new features, I would consider switching back.  I love the build quality of the iPhone, something that the Galaxy simply does not have.  I also enjoy the ease of use on the iPhone, although, I hate that whole syncing with iTunes stuff (when i was trying to take my music off my iPhone so I could put it on my Galaxy it was, challenging, to say the least,  because i had to download a software which wasn't free to get my music off because Apple doesn't allow YOU to remove YOUR music that's on YOUR phone -_-)Hope you found this review helpful*UPDATE****After having this phone for almost a year, here is my update.  First off, why did Samsung delay Kit-kat to S4 users till just about a month ago.  It was very annoying that everyone was running kit-kat and I had Jelly-Bean. Secondly, along with the Kit-Kat update, Samsung decided to add more annoying apps that I didn't ask for. The phone also acts up quite a bit now and feels much slower.  Also, the plasticy quality of the phone is really getting to me. The trim scratches and peels way too easily.  Also, the battery life has significantly decreased since the update to Kit-Kat, it barely last me half a day now.  Also, as I have mentioned above, the power button on one side and the volume buttons on the other is a very stupid feature and so is the speaker on the back.  And i don't think they have fixed those on the S5 either.  Samsung needs to start listening to its customers and improve the things that most people complaining about such as the plastic etc.  Also, none of those cool features that Samsung advertises work well.  They are all useless.  Not to say there is nothing good about the phone.  Everything i mentioned above about the phone that i like is still there.  However, i have lowered my 4star to 3 star.  I am not going to upgrade to the S5. Going to, probably going to give the HTC One M8 a chance.


Excellent Android Phone w\ Amazing Rare White Ceramic Color!

I'm not going to get into too much detail here. I had the AT&T; Galaxy S II and upgraded, yeah, UPGRADED to this one. The AT&T; models have carrier locks. Not just sim locks (which can be easy to unlock), but CARRIER LOCKS, so even if you get your AT&T; model unlocked you'll still have issues changing carriers since ATT locks the manual network selection in their ROM.Anyhow, this phone rocks, it's powerful and sexi. The phone is totally white, which I love!


Great little speaker!

I paid $20 for this on sale. If it were full price, I probably wouldn't have been interested. But for $20, this is almost too good to be true. Other reviewers complain about the controls, but you never really need to touch the thing unless you are turning it on and off;1. Turn unit on. It automatically pairs with or is available to your Bluetooth enabled device.2. Turn up volume on the speaker to almost full.3. Once paired via Bluetooth, all volume control and song navigation can be accomplished from your phone or ipod...The speaker is about the size of a half can of soda (or beer). Very nice, clean design. Seems well built. I haven't had it for long, so not sure about durability, but it appears sturdy. I use it in the garage, paired with my iPhone 4S. It says 30 foot range via Bluetooth, but I have walked out to the mailbox (75 + feet away!), with my phone in pocket, and it stays connected and clear. No, there is not enough available volume or bass for a dance party or the like, but for listening to music by yourself or with a few friends on the patio, its perfect. Just loud enough to enjoy musical nuances, but not drown out conversation. Pick it up and take it with you in the silky little pouch provided, and the party is mobile.


Good but 1 problem

I like the flip case but Samsung missed out one major problem, the flip cover blocks the volume button, makes it kind of hard to press the volume button. U would have to put ur hand around the top to press the volume button


Not happy

I wasn't happy because + Version and I were looking for Verizon and I I was searching for Verizon and I looked for Verizon and I got this phone for option and I got mixed up this now I have to send it back it's not fair


Good headset with several design flaws

After using many different headsets I became a devoted daily user of the original Motorola Elite Silver because it was a discreet easy to wear headset with good technology, but there were several draw backs, primarily the tone quality and the voice command, which was eternally slow with way too many voice prompts.The Elite Silver II improved greatly on the sound quality and voice commands of the original Elite Silver - the tone is sharper and the commands are quick and easy in comparison.  However, typical of engineers that probably don't use a product they changed the form factor and made the speaker circumference larger with sharper unrounded edges that hurt the ear (even with the silicone donut), and the vertical drop on the ear insert was shortened by 1/4" so the earpiece doesn't fit well on an average ear - combine the two design issues and the Silver II is improved internally but it is an uncomfortable earpiece for all day wear.  Unless you have a very small ear with a fairly large opening the original Elite Silver rather than the Elite Silver II may be a better choice for the all day user.With some improvement this could be the best headset available and worthy of six stars.


Works great. Looks great.

I've got this in my Acura TL so my RAZR always has power. (Keeping the Bluetooth on really drains the battery) Anyhow, it charges my RAZR perfectly; the RAZR lights up and shows charging on the outer display. It usually only takes an hour to get it fully charged. Solid construction and perfect fit. Great deal too.


Good Product

Good Product for a good price. Shipping through USPS is not a good idea. The packaging had "do not bend" on it but USPS just went right ahead and folded it and stuck it it the letter box - really ??  Rather than make a fuss I just put it in a large book to help straighten it out - fortunately the protectors were not creased by the folding of the package.


Excellent product for money spent

Very satisfied with product with exception that it would have been nice to have a little longer cord on the car cord. Other than that it is hard to beat this combo deal in today's economy.


Eh.....

I like the bumper part, but the clear plastic came with scratches and marks on it like it was used or something. For the price, it works. I probably wouldn't order another one.Update: I did not realize there was plastic on the back side of this case, too, that needed to be removed. Looks fine now.Derrr.


Awesome product!

It's exactly what I needed. My phone used to fly all over the car, now I know it's situated in one place. Easy to access at all times. I highly recommend this product!


Be warned....Doesn't work

Got this yesterday and it doesn't always connect. Sometimes it does and sometimes it does not. I assume had a I paid a little more I might have gotten one that was not a POS but as this is....even though I got it yesterday, I will probably trash it. The frustration of trying to make it work is absolutely annoying. I paid for something that will just sit (or wind up in the trash dump). I got mine at Verizon Wireless and as they are little more than professional scam artists in that store, I am sure they will not be willing to help and Plantronics said "hey ship it back to us and we can ship you a new one"...so I have to pay for the shipping. Give this was not very expensive, i am going to have to invest more to have it work than I would have otherwise. I should have wary of Plantronics from my past experience with them but I was an idiot and just got it anyway.So if you have time to spare to try to make it work, money to spare when it doesn't and a super high level of tolerance for frustration (as well as patience)....give it a try. If not, stay as far away as you can. I can't understand how anyone gave this a good rating. They must work at the phone stores that cell these awful things.


3 stars for "It's really just okay"

The quick stuff:- A tad slimmer than the Mophie case.- Bumper has grooves on both sides to help with grip and the back (battery case) has a nice smooth feel to it but does show fingerprints and scratches.- The bumper is flush so putting the iPhone's face on the table won't protect the screen from dirt/scratches.- All buttons/ports are recessed with case on but are not difficult to access.- Case comes with headphone extension but stock Apple earbuds reach just fine.- Battery is replaceable and common for those who want to keep a spare available.I am reviewing my 2nd battery case with an iPhone 5S.FIRST CASE:All was well until the battery case stopped charging the iPhone while plugged into a micro USB cable. I contacted the iBattz customer service and was in correspondence with Robin for a while (she replies to Amazon comments, btw). After some troubleshooting, the battery case still wouldn't charge the iPhone. They sent me a replacement battery case and asked that the defective case be sent back to them, postage paid by me.SECOND (replacement) CASE:I charged the battery case to 4 solid LED lights (100% charge) then charged my iPhone, which was at 19%. By the way, the manual included with the case mentions nothing about the recommended use of the case only at 20% iPhone battery life or below - this was something that Robin had shared with me during my correspondence with her. To my surprise, the iPhone only charged up to 92% with the battery case depleted. I gave the battery case another try the next day and waited for my iPhone to get down to 19% before charging; this time the battery case only charged the iPhone to 91%.I contacted Robin yet again to share my experience with replacement case to which she responded was normal behavior. ??? She even went as far to explain a theory behind the lack of 100% charge: "The reason this figure may vary also depends on the internal battery life of the iPhone. Certain iPhones are being charged regularly and as a result it takes more power and time to charge it to full." Uhm, what? Okay... so I guess now I have a less than 6 month-old iPhone 5S with a semi defective battery? Huh... not sure that's really the case.iBattz customer service is good so I have to give them points for that. However, this review is on the battery case and not the company's customer service. Just know that you'll actually get a timely response should you need to reach someone in iBattz.BOTTOM LINE: This is fair price for a decent case. The replaceable battery concept is definitely good but I just can't wrap my head around a 2200mAh battery not being able to charge a 1500 mAh battery to 100%. The battery does come with a 1yr warranty, which I highly suggest people take advantage of. Other than that, I don't think I'll be purchasing this battery case again nor would I be 100% comfortable in referring it to friends and family.


I blame my wife

I'll start with the bad part.  The Gum Pro 4400 is so small and convenient, my wife lost it and I had to buy another.  Maybe that's my wife's fault.  I should go edit my review of her.In her defense, she was on vacation with her mother and they had a lot of wine.  I can see how she could have misplaced it.  You'd think the power and awesomeness radiating from the Gum Pro 4400 would have drawn the women to it, such that they'd fight over it.  Hmm, that works better if it's not my wife and her mother.In her defense, she was on vacation with her best friend from college and they had a lot of wine.  I can see how she could have misplaced it.  However, the power and awesomeness radiating from the Gum Pro 4400 drew both women to it.  They fought over it.  With pillows.  In their lingerie.  It was like Frodo and Samwise and The Ring, but with two hot chicks and the Gum Pro 4400.So, if you're looking for a mobile battery so awesome that hot chicks will fight over in their panties, then start kissing, you want the Gum Pro 4400.Maybe my mother-in-law stole it.


amazing

Amazing customer service and amazing product def best on the market. Will be recommending them to all my friends and family


Great Phone Great Price Great Network Great Choice

I personally think this is the best Verizon phone for the money. Speaker works great as well as the camera. Display is clear and color. Only thing I really dislike is the fact that you can not be on speakerphone and have the flip in the closed position. I also have no clue how to confrence a call waiting!! but i am surits possible!!


Great for Kids, Embrassing for Everyone else

I bought this phone a few weeks ago, and have been frustrated ever since.  Besides the bad sound, it adds a hum to the voice.The menu system is extensive and therefore ridiculous to use.  Too many options to make this phone useable.Ring Tones?  great for kids, but there is no simple standard ring tone that sounds like a phone.  I have contacted customer support on a few occassions, and no one has given me any direction as to where to find a simple ring.  The only option available is the T-Mobile melody that you hear on their commercials.  They dont seem to realize that not everyone wants to play music.  I cant find, download or buy a simple ring.I'm counting the days till my contract expires.


YOU WON'T EVEN KNOW IT'S THERE.

I don't know why this product only has 8 reviews now - it must have gotten taken down. When I first bought a pack a year ago, there were hundreds of reviews! Anyway, I've used them for my first iPhone, my boyfriend's iPhone, and my second iPhone after the first got stolen. I spent an hour trying to reapply it until I realized it was already there - it was just so clear that I couldn't even tell! THAT'S HOW GOOD IT IS. I never write reviews, but I LOVE this product and people need to know about it! Now I'm buying another pack to cover my camera's screen!


Finally a good phone holder

I have purchased several different phone holders in the past, and they all were disappointing. This is the first one I found that actually works...and it works well!I use this to hold my smartphone (Samsung Galaxy SIII) while I am working at my desk. I affixed it to my desk with the built-in suction cup about 6 months ago...and it is still sticking firmly. I put my phone in and out of the cradle about 10 times a day and I'm not subtle about it and the suction cup has never come loose.The holder is very sturdy and the phone does not flop around at all. I haven't used it in the car, but I'm guessing it will do equally as well there.


The same power button issue

The case has the same exact power button issue others reported. It fits Nexus 5 "too well". I have to trim the button area using a knife to get it to work.Update 11/16/2013Received the new TPU from Spigen. It fits Nexus 5 perfectly. I'm quite satisfied with the customer service. Bump the rating to 4 starts.


Very disappointed

I was very excited to receive this product only to find out that I must be very picky about call quality.  I use an LG 600 cell phone and a Uniden 6.0 phone system.  Calls that I received sounded a bit staticky and callers would tell me that they could hear me with an echo.  Strike one.  Calls that I made were impossible to hear because of all the static.  When I use my cell phone alone or the phone system alone I don't get any static so why am I getting it then?  Strike two.  I emailed tech support who are great at getting back to you.  I tried everything - downloading software, replacing phone cords, cycling the box, and so on to no avail.  Strike three.  I now have to send it back and because it didn't come directly from Amazon, I am looking at shipping fees and restocking charges.  I've gone from excited to extremely disappointed in three weeks.  I do not recommend buying this product!