Great Straps

These are the best straps I have ever used.  The material is durable, strong and the plastic bits are smooth and well made.  No small plastic points sticking out or seams or threads coming off. They never scratched my hands or wrists.  Great Quality for the price. Have used them in all conditions with camera - rain, snow, sun - and they look still look new as on the first day of use. Straps of this length, 6inches/15cm,  and quality are very difficult to find in the market and not available at camera shops. Love the length and is great for perhaps smaller petite wrists when attached to digital cameras.  Am planning to purchase more.


i love it!!!

this case is so cutem it fits perfectly and I love it. the foot says xin chao but it sdoesnt matter to me, the ears kinda get in the way but that doesn't matter either. I highly reccond it its adorable affffffff


Adequate...barely.

If you are looking for a basic phone with a QWERTY keyboard for sole purposes of making calls, and texting ONLY without having to subscribe to a data plan, this is literally just about your only choice on AT&T.;  It does those two functions adequately.  Call quality is good, and the keyboard while small, is adequate.  This is not a smartphone so its not to compare features to basic android phones etc, but this phone has many other quirks that would probably make me pick another model, if such a device was available.  Some of the biggest annoyances:Battery charging indicator is seldom, if ever accurate.  It will show full charge on AC then immediately drop to 75% when you unplug it. It does this even if you leave it plugged in all night so I never know if my phone is ever completely charged.  It does also takes a very long time to charge.  With the included AC adaptor it often takes 2-3 hours to charge from 25%, if not more.  The good news is that I often get 3 days out of a charge, even with heavy texting and moderate phone call usage.Extremely limited internal memory of only 8 MB for text messages.  This is criminal for a phone that is obviously designed for texting.  Even though you can add a micro SD card, you cant store text messages on it so you are constantly getting "memory low" warnings even if the "auto delete old messages" feature is enabled.GET A CASE.  This phone is extremely flimsy, lightweight, and fragile.  One pocket drop will kill it.  The screen scratches easy so get a screen protector too.It has the ability to play MP3's, but the playback volume is deafening even on the lowest setting.The built in camera is surprisingly good in all sorts of lighting situations, But it often takes 3 - 5 seconds to launch the camera. This is a case where the plus outweighs the negative though.Pairing with a Bluetooth headset is an absolute pain.  It only connects with my headset on the third try, every time.Overall this thing is laggy and slow.  No matter what function you wish to do, it will always take a few seconds to load up the desired feature.  There is an option to check att for a firmware update, however that feature on my phone does not work.  It did when I bought it, then it just stopped.So again, for texting and phone calls only, four stars.  For overall usage and performance for anything else, one star.  Unless you buy an unlocked cel phone from somewhere, this is pretty much the only ATT phone with a hard QWERTY keyboard that does not require a data plan.  Its usable, just don't expect to love it.


Worked fine until bluetooth issue after 3 months of use

I liked using the jambox, it paired easily via bluetooth with my Ipad and phone and had decent (but not great) sound quality.But after 3 months, it got stuck in a start-up loop and would not play music via bluetooth (It would work if a mini-jack cord was used).Neither the soft or hard reset fixed the issue.  Jawbone did replace the speaker for me but I had to pay to ship it to them. Now I wonder how long the replacement speaker will last...


Good phone, waterproof is best feature

I've had this for about a month now.Pretty good reception compared to other sprint phones we've had. I've been happy with the battery life and it charges quickly. I've been able to take some super nice photos with the camera. fingerprint sensor always works (except when wet). I could care less about the health apps + heartbeat sensor. I only really used a few of the 'app extras' that samsung bundled in, most are like a few months free premium access and then they want you to pay for continued use.Waterproof is great - i've had people asking what phone this is, i took it to hawaii and submerged it in hot tubs and the ocean, took video underwater of fish with it. The controls are difficult or not really able to be used under water. The headphone jack did get some gravel in it + was hard to clean, and while it was drying out it kept giving me the headphone notification which was annoying.I'm not giving it a 5 star because the phone still lags at times, probably samsung's software and other apps causing it, and the chrome band around it nicks pretty easily - they could have used tougher plastic for that.You should probably still get a screen protector or cas... somehow i managed to get a decent scratch on the gorilla glass, and that would also help the dents on the rim.All in all, i really like the phone, if you're on the verge, get it.


the device works but customer service is terrible

i have been using freedom pop for over a year now for casual internet access on the go. As long as you are in the covered area, it works perfectly. I am satisfied with it.I hope they do something to upgrade our hotspot when wimax network is decommissioned.Update:The company has been very sneaky in changing terms of the contract. initially the terms that we can return the photon and get our deposit back. but now they are denying the refund.Also you can get these in deals for less than $20 pretty often. Company has been unsupportive in replacing the photon with version that has 3G as well (that they have regularly offered for less than 20 while we paid $100 for the 4G version only that was supposed to refundable).


Much better than my last iPhone battery

My previous battery pack seemed to really hurt the reception of myiPhone. After reading reviews, I found that I was not alone in thisexperience. Also, there was still not enough battery power to keep mefrom having to recharge.TruePower iV Pro said it had a lot more power and would improve iPhonereception. I figured that if the battery was bigger and the receptionwas no worse than my other battery, I'd give it a shot. I can say thatthe reception seems to be much better with the TruePower. I don't knowif it is "enhanced" as they say, but the reception with the batteryseems at least as good as when I take out the iPhone (something Icould not do with my last battery).The TruePower is very sturdy and the battery life is excellent. Whilethe battery is much bigger, it's also a lot more battery. I don't runout of battery half way through the day and only recharge when I gethome.


Great Product

I love this headset, only downside is I can't use call waiting with the headset, I have to do it on my phone.  Other than that it's really loud when I need it to be and sound quality is great as well.


It Didn't Work For Me

Sorry to say this phone didn't work for me.  From the beginning, out of the box, the phone said "Phone Freeze SIM unavailable. Contact your service provider".  I tried my AT&T sim card, my husbands (AT&T), and one (AT&T) borrowed from a friend out of her IPHONE.  Got the same message on all three, even after a tech from the seller told me how to reset the phone.  I even called AT&T and to my surprise, the lady I talked to said that my sim card should work in any phone.  Wish it had worked, the other features looked like it would be a fun phone to have.  I must say that the seller was prompt and courteous when I emailed them about the problem.  Unfortunately, the phone is packed up and ready to be shipped back tommorrow.


Excellent phone

I bought this phone on nokia website just after its release in USA. I have been reading its reviews since couple of months. I am happy with this phone. Everything is great about this phone. Have no regrets. Installed some apps (games, utilities) and all work great. Waiting for nokia ovi store to be up.


THIS PRODUCT IS GREAT !

Purchased the Jackery 10400mAh battery pak for my IPhone 5, IPad2 and IPad mini.  Since receiving it I have recharged my IPads and IPHone several times without problems.  On a full charge the battery pak took my IPad from less than 20% to FULL charge in alittle over an hour, and still had enough left to charge my IPhone twice.  Have charged, depleted, and recharged the pak several times and it comes back great everytime.  Takes awhile to charge the pak from 0 to full charge but that's expected if it puts out the amount of power it has so far.  Product performs as advertised...highly recommended.


Good products, Slowww Delivery!!!

Amazon has great items on stock. If im buying something from amazon, I always think twice coz of the very slow delivery system. Products are great, customer service is good, website is user friendly but... delivery system is slowwww!!!rommel from MD


Didn't last.....

I was excited about this external battery, and it seemed to work fine when it arrived.  I then put it in my bag for emergency purposes.  I carried it around for several months and never actually needed to use it.  Just last week, I was preparing for a trip and I got it out to charge it up fully, so that it would be ready.  It seemed to be charging fine at first.  When I came back to check on it, however, rather than the charge light still being red to indicate it was still charging or green to indicate the charge was complete, there was no light.  I then removed the batter from the USB port to test it with my phone.  It no longer worked.  So basically, I never got to use it for its intended purpose.  The idea is great, and I will probably buy another product similar to this one.  I just hope it works more reliably.


Great product

This case works great! And it even came in earlier than expected. Great product and I would recommend it to friends.


Sent the wrong item

Just like the two people who wrote earlier reviews, I was sent the wrong item. Instead of the all-black leather Belkin folio, I was sent the less expensive Belkin verve folio with the bright blue interior. The two items fasten very differently, and the case with the blue interior is six or seven dollars cheaper.  The company is sending out the wrong item when you load this request into your cart. Beware.


Has it's +/-

This is a great deal cost wise.  I have an IPAD 2 and was concerned if they would work with it.  They do.  Here is the downside though...they are not rapid chargers (they charge at a snails pace) and they do not charge while the IPAD is actively in use. I love the flat noodle design, but bought these specifically for the reason of having a charger I can use while playing the IPAD and not break the cord/plug connection as I had done with about 6 of the traditional style cords.


Get one for a spare.

I left my stylus on my desk at work over a long weekend.  It got me thinking...what if I do lose it?  So I bought this.  It works perfectly on my Samsung Note 3 and stores in the slot in the phone.  It is made by Samsung and I cannot tell the difference between this and the original.  What else can I ask for?


Doesn't Fit

I completely forgot that I have to buy chargers that fit into the charging port for the lifeproof case. So it's been sitting on my floor. Maybe I can sell it to someone else.


Not perfect, but an acceptable headset

I've used Jawbone and Bose, and Jabra bluetooth headsets in the past, and while they worked admirably, there always seemed to be something off with the fit and volume. Bluetooth headsets never seem to get the volume quite right for my tastes, making the overall experience seem more like a chore than a convenience.  This new Jabra headset is in keeping with all of the other Jabra headsets I've used in the past with it's slightly wonky comfort level, but it's made up for with some pretty superior sound control schemes.Perhaps the best aspect of this headset is in its ease of use.  Flipping the microphone one and off is all you need to do to get it working correctly.  You can sync the device with any PC, giving the ability to use apps like Skype with ease.  I tested it with Skype and Yahoo messenger systems with nary a flaw, and sound was good all around.The noise cancellation feature is very commendable.  I tend to not use bluetooth sets whilst driving for safety reasons, but I tried the sound cancellation intermittently while on a busy highway, and I have to say that it is among the best I've ever heard.  Sound quality did not take a single hit at all while I erased background noise, and switching between the two was simple.  If you plan to use the headset primarily on the road, I would strongly urge you to investigate this headset.My only gripe is design.  It's not that bulky physically, but it manages to come off that way to the sight.  You're definitely not going to be hiding this headset.  The good folks at Jabra need to keep all of the inner workings of this headset intact, but go back to the drawing board when it comes to design.In summation, these headphones sound fantastic, are easy to navigate, but come at the price of sleekness.  Speaking of price, this Jabra set is too much.  $150?  At $100 we have a deal, but as it stands, the price is a bit too steep for what this headset has to offer.


It does not work

This thing only allows charging. The audio does not play through the lightening port. I have no choice but to return it.


FINALLY AFTER WAITING SEVERAL MONTHS...

I originally ordered Toq as soon as Qualcomm's website was open for pre-orders. When I read on Wednesday Amazon was actually shipping the TOQ I cancelled my order with Qualcomm. This was easy since they had not charged my card yet. The TOQ arrived on Thursday Dec 12 2013. Why did I wait for this watch for so long since it was first mentioned in a news release several months ago - the promise of wireless charging, three day battery, waterproof, readable screen in daylight, works with Android (I have a LG G2 ), ease of use, attractive watch (yes I already received complements), and Qualcomm's branding. Yes, as a support test I had called Qualcomm and immediately I was talking to an engineer.So am I happy with my choice?. After a two days of using the TOQ there is much to like. All the items on my "want" list were satisfied. There was a concern with cutting the wristband to get a perfect fit. I didn't use the enclosed instructions but, instead, I watched a very short YouTube video, If I need a new strap for any reason I am sure Qualcomm would provide it at a nominal price. But this is a non issue for me. The cut to size was trivial and provides a perfect and comfortable fit. Bright sunlight is a non issue with reading the TOQ display. As a camera buff this was a must have for me on any watch. I have had to replace expensive cameras because of displays that were washed out in bright daylight.The learning curve is brief. Most of the configuration  is done on my smart phone's TOQ free application. The app is well written and flawless so far. One item to be aware of - the watch band has two points of contact that work as buttons - one point on each side of the display. A few quick experiments will shows how these buttons function along with with the display's touch screen.My preferences in a smart watch app were for simplicity - several easy to use functions. Phone and message notifications were first. Now I know who is calling or sending a message. I then choose whether or not to get to my phone. Stock quotes and weather apps were on my list as "nice to have". I appreciate the simple TOQ implementation for both.Charging the battery is easy. If the battery icon ever shows the need to charge I can drop the watch into the supplied cradle - orientation is not important - and watch the charging icon fill up. The manual states something like 2 hours to full from empty.Three more aspects of a smart watch may be crucial for ones consideration: is it really waterproof, is it always on and is it responsive. The TOQ gets a definite three check marks here. These aspects may not seem crucial but, to me, these are substantial differentiators. Since my aim here is to review the TOQ, I leave it to reviewers of other smart watches to comment on their experiences with the other manufacturers' offerings.Any negatives? I hate to say none but if I must include some comment then a charge that lasted a few weeks would be nice to have. I can't complain about the price but under $300 would have helped.However I am aware that the competition is not able to match Qualcomm's features.Conclusion: if you want the best smart watch available and if the price isn't too daunting then get the TOQ. Getting a cheaper watch may cost more if you are not satisfied and end up buying a second or even a third watch.Update on 12/24/2013: I now realize an additional benefit of TOQ's wireless charging. The Toq is sealed unit without any ports for connectivity or charging (or letting moisture in the watch.) To me, this feature makes the watch extremely waterproof. And with my normal absent mindedness, I never remember to take off any watch before showering.


The last of the best before touch screens take over?

Updated: Got a different phone recently and it didn't have the battery cover wobble I had with my first phone. I decided to keep this phone as a keepsake as it could be the best of last phones without touch screen.This review is very hard for me as I lovED the phone so much for so many things  but there are few things that really ticked me off for making me hate the phone I love so much. Sounds complicated? Well, first let me tell why I returned the phone.Reasons I returned the phone:1. Battery cover doesn't feel solid when you hold the phone and press keys. You will feel your hand pressure slightly pressing the battery cover that causes movement. This got very irritating for me as this is otherwise an excellently built phone that looks super sexy. First I thought it could be with my phone. But the replacement phone had the exact same problem. Then I went to couple of Sony Style stores and noticed one store phone didn't have problem but another one had. So, looks like some lucky buyers may get a good one but not sure how long that will feel firm if you keep opening and closing the phone. I do that quite often to change SIM cards.2. Fonts are too big for beautiful display with 2.6" screen. Where were SE developers thinking? For example, the contacts screen shows only 6 contacts at once. With a slightly smaller fonts it would have displayed 8 contacts quite easily. They should have had a settings to choose small, medium, and large fonts and the current fonts should fall in X-large fonts.3. Kick stand. What a joke! The phone would have felt better if they left this completely or designed it in a way for users to remove it if they don't need it. You have to place phone in your shirt pocket with screen facing front or the kick stand would pop out easily. Another silly design by their engineers.4. 256-K colors. What are you thinking SE? When will you catch up with others here?Good things about the phone:If you already are familiar with Sony ericsson phones they have the best OS among non-smartphones. Frankly, they have many features better done than many smartphones including iPhone. First, the one's common to all new Sony Ericsson phones.Some of the cool things found in SE feature phones:Smart Dialing, ease of sending SMS, MMS, emails to a contact and the interface of MMS is super cool. I think they have the best implementation for MMS among all phones, FM radio, Accelerometer, Exchange ActiveSync (office outlook emails and calendar syncing and also to sync your google contacts and calendar with Push) and Call logs. With SE phones when in call logs you can select "Open" and it brings up all other contact information for that person like other numbers, email, etc. So, you can easily call that person at his other numbers or just send SMS, MMS, or email from logs. Also, D-pad arrow buttons can be used to create shortcuts (4 applications) to your favorite applications. This is one of my favorite feature in SE phones along with call logs and smart dialing as I hardly have more than 4 apps I like to use on a phone.When it comes to apps for the phone, there are plenty to feed your needs. Check out getjar.com or even  browse Sony Ericsson site from the native browser in the phone and you will see several free apps you can download. If you change the Location of the country in the sony ericsson site while browsing you will find more free apps as Sony seems to provide few different applications for different countries. Also, if you google you will find lot of Free Themes for the phone that will let you customize the look of the menus and standby screen.Some specialties with W995:1. In spite of the problems with the kickstand and the battery cover, the phone feels like a tank and it's sure to 'WOW WOW' your friends. One work around to fix the battery cover issue is to fold a small piece of paper and place it above the battery to stop the movement on the cover. Kickstand? Glue the stupid thing if you think you will never use it.2. Display looks super bright and clear even in sunlight.3. Walkman sound quality is simply amazing. I thought it sounded as good as Zune which I thought sounds way better than iPhone.4. It will be a joke if I mention having 3.5 mm audio jack is a plus with this phone. But, Sony finally did it. Good job there.5. WiFi, GPS, 3G on AT&T; all work like a charm.Some of my favorite FREE apps:Gmail, Google maps, Shozu, GetJar, TruTap, Fringe, Comeks, Opera Mini (of course), Blogger, TrackID.Even though I returned the phone I still am addicted to Sony Ericsson phones for their well thought out software for making calls and sending messages. Unfortunately, most of their recent phones have severe build quality issues. Most of them with the slider design or the battery covers. Still, I sometimes feel like buying W995a and deal with the problems it has as the goodness of the phone over shadows the problems. Moreover, there really is no perfect phone out there. At least for me :-(. Well, I even sold my iPhone after few months of use as I thought it feels too wide, battery doesn't last a full-day, and making calls is not as convenient as it's on Sony phones, or Windows Mobile phones, or Blackberries.The current $399.99 price on Amazon is tempting but I will try hard to resist until Xperia X2 gets announced this week.


Even works on the HOG..

I read a review of the scala-500 in one of the many motorcycle magazines I subscribe to. The review said that it even worked while riding (not that it was recomended, mind you) at speeds up to 75 MPH. Being who I am, I had to get one to test those claims. I tested it with three different helmets, a skid lid, a 1/2 helmet and a full-face clam-shell style. The skid lid and the 1/2 straps pressed it snugly, but not uncomfortably, against my ear. The full-face didn't work too well, as that the helmet is designed to fit snugly all around. Hurt like the Devil! But while riding at surface street speeds, 25 - 45 MPH, I could hold a conversation without too much problem. At highway speeds, about 65 MPH, the wind did affect the microphone slightly, but the speaker wasn't drowned out as much as I would have expected. All in all, works great in rather strong wind. The set-up with my V710 only took a few seconds and has a great range. I can leave my phone on the charger in the kitchen, and use the headset on the deck, about 12' away.


No Packaging

The battery came loose in the shipping envelope, without any Samsung Packaging.  The markings do not match the markings on my OEM battery.  The battery is going back and I'm to spend the extra money to buy it directly from Samsung.com.  Use code r526yy5 , for 50% off


Scam alert

I ordered a "new" cell phone battery (Motorola Li-Ion Battery for Motorola i9, Z9, RAZR2, V9, V9X, ZN5), they sent a very used battery complete with pocket lint that had no more capacity then the 3 year old battery I was replacing. You can only leave a message and they will not returned my phone calls.


Didn't work

I tried this product on multiple cords and on multiple square plugs.  It didn't work on any of them.  Very disappointing.  I returned it.


Great Product!

You never can be too careful when dealing with technology!  This product has helped to reduce my headaches, and it even is said to stop hair loss.  For the price, why not get one!


Surprise! It works fairly well.

I've had an Xlink in service for a couple of months now.  The operation was vastly improved after I downloaded the latest software, which was a piece 'O cake. It isn't totally "seamless" at all times, but for what it does it's a miracle! Go for it! It has proven to be sound technology. (No pun intended) The only 'down' side is 'ya can't do Faxing. House phones work a-ok! All advertised functions operational, even voice commands to my cell phone from any house phone.Stuff it, Sunrocket! I no longer need a "landline"..UPDATE 2-12-08: Still goin' strong! It even differentiates (house phone ring pattern) between my wife's phone and mine. It will accept up to three (bluetooth cell) phones and provides a distintive ring for each on the house phones. I got the maximum number of Panasonic DECT 6.0 cordless phones (6) to circumvent the fact the X Link will only support three or four phones. Now I've got phones all over the house. My LG830(now replaced with a Samsung Flip-Shot; ditto immediate hook-up) automatically links with it as soon as I enter my office. My wife's Motor-oh,no CRAP V3M Razr sometimes must be manually re-linked..Re-update: 9-30-2008-couldn't get by without this device. Negates the need for a land-line. Couple this with a "Magic Jack" (sort of an ersatz VOIP device)for $20.00/ year and save your 'cell minutes. Niether device still totally "seamless", but I'm getting by just fine..**sigh**...9-20-10....another update. I acquired two LG Prime GS390, AT&T; GSM cell phones. The X Link absolutely WOULD NOT work with the LG phones. Went to the X Link site and downloaded an "LG patch" to supposedly correct problems with LG phones. Still 'no go'. The operation of tha X Link is ESSENTIAL to me, as I stated earlier.  Sold the LG phones back to AT&T; (on the 28th day of my 30 day window) and am now using Nokia 2720 bare bones cell phones. X Lnk back up and running better than ever!.Update 2-22-14: Still working well. Several friends bought phones with this (link-to-cell) feature. My X Link works more reliably..And a 'PS' on Magic jack-their format has changed and it is now very unreliable!


Solid design

This case is so nice, solid, easy to use at a great price that I showed my buddy pics I took of it that he bought one that day. Came packaged new in the correct time frame. If you got a HTC One and you do anything outside, you gotta get one of these.


BEST KEYBOARD YET. (my last one was the boxwave, boo)

I had the boxwave then i got this one.  Let me tell you why its 10 times better: 1. Backlite so i can type in the dark  2. Better keyboard layout ( as in the space bar isn't all the way to the right ) 3. Heavy duty sliding 4.  WAY easier to remove the phone so i can prove to people its really a iphone.  5. blue tooth recognision is way fast.. as in NO delay. I just open it and type.  I've had it for a while and the battery is proving to last which I really hope it stays that way.  Super easy set up.  and being able to lock the capital's button is awesome.  I LIKE TO SAY IT WITH FEELINGS sometime.  I hate typing on the iphone screen this thing has really nice shapes on the buttons too which make me type quick and acurate.  I DIG THIS THING. I recommend.


I like it so far

I bought it for 25 dollars and so far so good.  Almost anytime the thing is in light, any light, it starts charging.  It will not charge much off the sun.  But it will charge off the sun.  Any solar panel is most likely under 30 % efficient.  Read up on it.  It recharges at 0.65 watts.  At 5 volts, it recharges at 0.13 amps.  This is a 5 amp hour battery.  At that rating, it would take 38.46  hours to recharge by solar power.  Not that that is the rating.  It is only an example.  I want you to understand one thing.  This will charge my phone 3.3 times.  38.46 divided by 3.3 is 11. 65 hours to charge your phone one time.  Hiking, camping, out at a BBQ, day at the park, this will collect a good amount of power.Do not listen to these other people putting this down in winter months, "Oh, I got it for Christmas, and I live in Connecticut. It doesn't work."  Of course, you have no sun in the winter.  I bought this because I live in Colorado, where we have 300+ days of sun a year.  Keep in mind what resources are available at what time.This thing has different power settings.  It is great for experimenting.  5V - 2A, 6.5V - 1.5A, 9V - 1.2A,  12V - 1A.  I can use this to power a small television, an Arduino, or my Raspberry Pi.  Suddenly, these experiment boards become portable.  But, you have to remember to switch to the appropriate power.  People, who complain about this breaking their devices, may have not noticed the switch setting.  Keep this in mind.I like that this has a rubberized case around it.  This battery pack was built for exactly what it was that you would use it for.  Hiking in the mountains, I do not always know trails very well.  I bought this for recharging or trickle charging my cell while trying to use GPS.  This thing feels like it could be dropped hard, stepped on, maybe even ran over.  It seems pretty water tight.  Although the best thing about solar is that you can put it in a plastic baggy or water proof container from the fishing or camping department.  If you do get lost, this battery has an LED flash light.  Not powerful, but alone in the dark, lost, any light is comforting.  I think I may do a test, to see how much power is left after a full night of the flash light.The attachments, for the power cord are pretty good as well.  I do not think I received all the attachments.  I believe I bought a used or returned product.  I am not worried.  It has the mini USB attachment for charging the battery, and the micro USB attachment for charging the majority of my devices.  It doesn't matter because the output is a USB connection.  You can buy a cord if you have to, but most devices come with the appropriate cord with USB charging as an option.My phone, with moderate use, will last for half the day.  I think this is the same for most people.  Even without the solar panel, this will charge a moderate sized battery three times.  This will charge your phone for a weekend.  Leave it in your back window.  When you need it, it will be there.  Keep in mind, your device charges faster when it is off.  This will charge your phone at he same speed as your wall charger, but being a battery, it has a limit.  Remember to be considerate, due to this fact.This is a great product for the money.  I bought it and am considering a second.  I may buy a different product only so th at I can review it.  I have a hard time navigating these products.  I am an electronic technician student in Colorado.  I suffer from the same purchase anxiety that many of you who read these reviews suffer from.  When there are many details about a product, I will write a longer review.  I think I may start posting these reviews on my wordpress.com blog, where I can add photos and videos.  davidbrownchalkboard.wordpress.com


RAZR Fan

Wow. Since the price dropped I ran out and bought this phone. Most important to me were the following in this order. Speakerphone, battery life, bluetooth and design. The RAZR doesn't dissapoint in those areas. The speakerphone is one of the better ones that I've ever used. I've been in separate rooms and didn't have a problem communicating in either direction. The battery life will last me approximately three days without charging. I only talk about 30 minutes a day on my phone. The benefits of BT goes without saying. The design of the phone to say the least is phenomenal. If you're the type that want's to turn heads, then get this phone just for that fact. I've read some reviews saying the phone is too wide. For me, since I have small-to-medium sized hands it fits very comfortable. The display is phenomenal.Now to my dislikes. I feel these are minor and shouldn't be a deterant. 1) The buttons will take a bit of getting used too. 2)The outer display would have been better if it used the same amount of colors as the internal display. 3) The address book is a bit too cumbersome. 4)Web navigation is absolutely slow. I don't know if it's the service or the OS.Since I use my cell as my home phone it was important to me to have a high quality phone with as many features as possible. If all the cell phone manufactures would take a cue from Motorola on the design and feature set of this phone we would all be in cell phone nirvana.


Not bad

I just got this case and I must say it is pretty good. The only thing you have to make sure is that when you put it on you don't rip the protective film off to fast. I did that and had to get another one causes I stretched out the membrane for the touch I'd . My buddy told me to be very careful and take your time but patience is not one of my strong points. Anyway he will be putting on the new one because he won't let me touch it


I'm surprised how much I like this little device

I'm surprised how much I like this little device. It fits easily on my Elliptigo and putting in my phone (with my Map My Ride staring right at me) is a snap. Literally. My only regret is I can't fit it on my road bike but oh well... the handlebars on that bike are so thick nothing fits on them. But this is a great mount if you like EASY. And I do.


TERIBLE COMPANY

Company wouldnt replace faulty product. instead offered me a $5.00 discount on my next purchase. Ive been a prime member for over 2 years, this is my first review, thought id share my experience.


Great entry level smartphone

To preface, I am a power Android user who uses a Google Nexus 4 as a primary smartphone. In the last two months, I have purchased an LG Optimus L9 (the precursor of this phone) for my fiancé, and this Optimus F3 for my sister.The phone comes in the same pre-paid, off-the-shelf look as if it were purchased in Best Buy, and it includes a Micro-SIM card for pre-paid activation. However, the phone is only locked to T-Mobile's network, so activating a post-paid account with the phone worked just fine as well. The setup is fairly painless, with the prerequisite Google account to download contacts, settings etc. Coming from a stock Android experience, this build is a little heavy with bloatware apps, especially T-Mobile's services and things like mobile security. However, for a new smartphone user, you would probably not even notice.Despite only having 1GB of RAM, the phone is very responsive even with several apps running in the background. The LTE is quick, and T-Mobile has a preconfigured notification telling you how much data you have used. Speaking of preconfigured notifications, if you use all of the Q-settings from LG and the T-Mobile reports and the virus scan reports, you will have virtually no room on the 4 inch screen for the actual notifications such as texts and missed calls. I would highly recommend disabling some of the stock notifications.Aside from the user interface, the hardware is very nice. Having a 4 inch screen in a land of 5 inch monsters is very good for those with small hands or pockets. People coming from an iPhone or iPod touch will be right at home with size. The phone is small and light, but packs a HUGE battery (2460 mAh vs 2100 mAh in even a Nexus 4). That combined with the fairly small screen and dual core processor should yield amazing battery life. The notification light around the home button is a much needed improvement over the L9. The camera is not the selling point of this phone, but using tap-to-focus will make pictures usable.As a last point, make sure when shopping for cases to find products for the T-Mobile variant (MS659 model number). The other model for Virgin Mobile has four rounded corners, so the cases will not fit. Overall, this will make a perfect phone for non-power users who need an off-contract phone for T-Mobile. It won't hold a candle to a Galaxy or iPhone, but at 1/3 of the price, that is to be expected. Get this phone and a Simple Choice plan, and you will save lots of $$$.


Does not cover back

If you want to clip your phone to your shorts or sweats for running rather than wearing an armband, then this is the case for you. This case works great if you want your iPhone clipped close to your body. It clips very well onto gym shorts and does not and weight to the phone. Keep in mind that when it is clipped on the phone faces out, which makes the glad on he front vulnerable.The phone, when in this caseclip, fits easily into the pocket. This is good because I don't always want to clip my phone. An added benefit to this clipcase is the ability to clip cards right onto your phone. I used this feature on a resent trip to Vegas to hold my room key.Draw backs to the case are not too bad. First and foremost, the glass faces out. The case does a good job of covering the edges along the front, but the front is exposed for all to see. The phone must be dislodged if it is clipped, and because of the tight fit, this can prove difficult. Another issue i had was that the case does not cover the back completely. It is not so much a protection issue as a dust and dirt thing. Finally, the fit is snug at the bottom opening for the charger so it made it difficult to make the connection. This might have just been my particular unit and not a design flaw.


Very stylish case for iPhone4

This case is perfect for what I wanted. It's so slim that most people won't be able to tell that there's a case on your iPhone4. The cover takes care of the back & sides of the iPhone4. The front & screen are taken care of by the screen protector. Included screen protector is good so far. But, I don't mind replacing the screen protectors after usual wear & tear. This is one product I've been most satisfied with.


Little Flimsy, but Great Concept

I bought this scanner for use with visually impaired students to scan and OCR documents with their iPhone/iPod Touch. I've been taking it around with me from school to school to demonstrate. The first couple of times I set it up, it stood up perfectly. Now, though, it's starting to take more effort to stand correctly. I think if you're planning to use it in one spot, it will be a good device to use (we may have to tap it together to keep its shape).Otherwise, it works well; when you place the iphone or iPod touch on it, the document will be in perfect focal range to capture the text. The couple of times I used the light strip, it worked well, as well, but is a pain to have to have the stand near an outlet. A great app to use with the StandScan is Prizmo, as it can OCR the text from a document that you can cut and paste into other documents or emails.


Poor usability design and Irregular Fitting

I bought this product to find a place for my Galaxy S4 in my car as I keep tossing it on the seat and all. The look of the product is as good as it is shown on the website, how ever when it comes to the usability of the product there are major flaws in the product1). Each time you try to place the device into the holder (to a position just as shown in the pictures),  the volume buttons and the power buttons gets pressed and after few minutes of driving the phone goes into the ROM Boot mode.2). The product leans forward as time progress and it would fall down eventually, poor quality of the gum on the suction.3). Once you place the phone into the holder, manipulating the direction and rotation is very difficult, you cannot do it without popping either the phone or the holder itselfHope this review helps....


Glad they were under ten bucks.

Save your money.  The eargels split in two days.  I used regular ear buds on the large size.  They did hold the buds in the ear better, but no gain in sound quality.  If you want the small and med, I'll send them to you for shipping.  I have no use for them.


Super cute but doesn't fit my iphone 5c

I like the case. Pretty colors. Seems like it would protect my phone pretty well if it fit. It is long enough but the sides don't fit all the way on to my phone and the volume buttons are constantly being pushed when I do try to cram my phone into it:(


Would but this phone or a Motorola Razr next time

Purchased the v330 from T-Mobile two weeks ago. Note I have not tried the bluetooth technology yet.Pros:- Great sound on both ends, even while traveling- Never have had a call dropped. Strong signal while traveling in SE Ohio- Easy to use- Small for the amount of features- ITap text works great- Good customer service- Voice dialing works! (But you can only voice dial numbers stored in the phone memory, not the SIMM card)Cons:- Does NOT come with USB cable and software to download pictures/video from phone to computer. About $50.00 to buy cable/sftwre from T-Mobile- The Call/End buttons are reversed from the every other phone- Speaker phone does not sound good at all- I carry the phone in my pocket. The button to change the ring styles is on the side of the phone. My pocket lining has changed the ring style a few times without me knowing it- At the time of this review, T-Mobile does not support any games downloads for the v330- Poor documentation on how to use ITap for messaging- Comes with AOL IM instead of Yahoo! IM, although Yahoo! IM can probably be installed- Message inbox memory limited to about 30 messagesUpdate: 14FEB06 - I have had to have the phone replaced because it would not maintain a strong signal and kept dropping calls.  It took about a week of calling customer service to get them to replace the phone, and then they made me return to the dealer to have the problem verified.  That is when I found out phones replaced under warranty may be refurbished.  In addition T-Mobile charged me to ship a replacement phone covered by warranty.  I talked to a few friends who have had their phones replaced with other service providers, and they were not charged shipping.On the bright side, games are now available.


Not good at all

I was very disappointed with this headset after reading such positive reviews.  It crackled a lot no matter how close the phone.  The person I was talking to said they could hear tons of background noise when I was in a busy area and that my voice sounded "tinny" when it was quiet.  The thing is bulky and the single button is a bad idea -- it is easy to do the wrong thing especially since it requires a heavy finger (which also forces you to secure the device well with your hand before pressing it). It doesn't even work with call waiting.  Maybe I got a bad one, but I can't say anything good about this device.  Save your money.I have since purchased a Motorola H680.  It is much sleeker and better designed.  Light on the ear.  Buttons are simple and have the right tension.  Sound quality is much better.  Has a nice case/charger. Like night and day these 2 devices.  Go with the H680. BTW, I have a Blackberry Pearl 8130.


great product at a great price!

I have been selling phones for about three years now. I have only recommended Zagg screen protectors to all of my customers. Since Zagg did not make a product for my Droid Ultra I decided to try out this company. I have to say, I do not regret it. One of the best products I have ever used. I like the feel much more than the Zagg screen protectors. Many of the Zagg products have a tackiness to them, you can feel the difference between the screen and the protector. With this Skinomi product you cannot tell.In my opinion it also reduces some of the grease that your fingers leave behind. Its not a huge selling point but noticeable.The instillation was easy for me (since I've spent years installing Zagg products). They do a great job warning you in the video that it does have some rainbow effect for an hour or so. Its a liquid instillation so that is to be expected.I was concerned about the shield around the edge of the screen, since the droid has a beautiful soft edge to it. There is a slight lip from the screen protector but nothing that would cause a problem. I am an avid fan of putting my phone in my pocket and have done so since I've purchased the screen protector. I have had no issues with peeling.My favorite parts about this screen protector would be the price point and its ability to withstand many dents and scratches. The shield will have the dent or scratch for a while then fade over time. It's really neat.All in all, I would recommend this product to everyone. I have told my coworkers and customers!(Quick tip, check your local Costco for great deals on phones!)


Tested with Galaxy Nexus Phone (USB connector), audio jack for tablets and computer speakers

Gdock is designed to be used as a docking station for use with Samsung Galaxy phones.  It can also be used a speakers for any device if the device is connected via AUX IN port by audio cable (included).  I received this unit from manufacture for testing purposes to write an unbiased and honest review.  I tested this speaker with Android Phone, our two Android tablets (Nexus and Galaxy) as well as a computer speaker. You will find both positives and negatives I encountered during my testing.Gdock works with AC power source or alternatively can work through a lithium-ion rechargeable battery (sold separately).  However, it recharges the phone only when plugged into the AC source.  When it operates on the battery it only behaves as the speakers.I am attaching a collage of seven photos numbered 1 though 7 under customer photos that I will be referencing in this review.Photo #1 shows everything that comes in the box: Gdock, cradles, remove control, power cable, audio cable, power supply and cable.Gdock comes with 6 holders for Galaxy SIII, Galaxy Note, Galaxy SII SGH-T989, Galaxy SII GT-I9100 SGH-1777, Galaxy SOO  SPH-D719. The GDock comes pre-installed with a cradel fro S III cradle. The cradle can be removed by sliding it up, and replaced with another cradle if needed.  Photo #1 shows me sliding one of the cradles into the dock.Photo #2 shows the back of the unit, where in the center you see audio in and power connections. On the sides of the unit you see two bass ports for extending the bass performance.One of the things I found in testing is that the sound is significantly improved if you position the unit in a way that the sound coming out of these port holes has a solid surface to reflect from.  The difference was significant and significantly improved my opinion of the sound quality.Photo #3 shows Gdock on the digital scale. It weights in at 3.3 pounds and feels significant and well built.Gdock comes with a remote control, which has the following operations:1. On/off2. Mute on/off3. Volume up and down4. Reset to factory settings5. Bass up and down6. Change audio from Aux In to Samsung Galaxy7. Treble up and downWhen the unit is turned on a blue LED light on the front of the speaker is turned on.  This light is a bit subtle, it shines through the speaker cloth and I did not notice it right away. I put a red square around this light in picture #7 to bring it to your attention.PHONE TESTING (USB port):------------------------------To position the phone in the doc the phone is slid into the cradle from the top, through the arms of the cradle and inserted into the micro USB jack connector at the bottom of the cradle. The phone can be positioned either vertically or horizontally on the doc by rotating the docking port.Photo #4 shows the Nexus Galaxy phone I used for testing. Several important notes on the phone. The Nexus Galaxy phone is not officially listed as a supported phone. In addition the phone is normally used with an extra large battery which makes it significantly fatter than a standard battery.  Despite the "unofficial" configuration I thought this test would be of interest to people who own this phone model.1) Two of the cradles fit the Nexus Galaxy phone with the standard battery: Galaxy SIII and Galaxy SI SGH-T989.2) When the phone had its extra large battery installed none of the cradles fit, but the unit could be inserted into the USB connection without the cradle. It made a good connection as indicated by the Battery App (see below). Photo #5 shows the side view of phone with the extra large battery on Gdock.Photo #6 show the phone charging. I used Battery App by Elvison to determine the device recognized the charging source. 'AC' status means the charging is at full charging rate. 'USB' status indicates charging at a lower charging rate. 'Discharging' status means that the charging rate is below the power that the device is consuming so it slows down the discharge rate but does not re-charge. The battery app showed that the phone is connected and is charging at USB rate. This is not surprising, since the USB connector has to be a data connector to carry music data to the speaker.Difference between a charging cable and a data cable:Charging cables short the two data connections together (rendering them useless for data transfer), but this fools devices to see them as an AC power connection, and thus accept the higher current of the charging source.SPEED OF CHARGING:Gdock USB source ... 1% charge in 10 minutes(by comparison AC source charges this phone 6% in 10 minutes)Photo #7 shows the phone playing music.  However, Nexus Phone appears to be incompatible with the speaker.  The speakers did not engage, even though the battery app showed that the phone was connected and recognized by Gdock.  Since this phone was not officially listed as a supported phone I am not deducting any stars from the rating, but this finding was a surprise to me and I wanted to share it with other Nexus Galaxy phone owners.OTHER DEVICES (AUDIO IN port)------------------------------The rest of my experiments was using the audio jack on the back of the unit.  I tested Gdock with Nexus 7 Tablet, Galaxy 7.7 Tablet, and as desktop computer speaker. As I mentioned earlier the key to getting good sound from this speaker is to put right agaist a wall or in our case a window pane. This really improved the bass performance.  The front facing stereo speakers generate crisp and clear sound, the mid-range was very good.  With speaker against the surface the bass sound was reasonable.When I was testing this speaker as a computer speaker I  compared it (using the same piece of music and two different computers) to Cambridge Soundworks speakers and Labtec speakers.These speakers did not perform as well as my Cambridge Soundsworks but better than Labtec speakers.To summarize:------------------------------1. The mid-range of the speaker was very good, bass performance somewhat weaker but reasonable.2. Charging is at USB rate3. Speaker does not work with Galaxy Nexus phone, the charger does work.Ali Julia review


i love it!

excellent phone, comfortable, lightweight and good performance, in very good condition as advertised, I love my s4 mini, very with my purchase


Meets Expectations

Since there were no reviews for this on Amazon yet I figured I'd write a quick one.Price: I got mine for $56 plus $5 shipping which was probably a little more than I wanted to spend but I really wanted the genuine Samsung battery for it's thinner profile and OEM quality. A day after I bought it, they raised the price to $79 through the same seller which I think is too overpriced now.  I would suggest waiting for the price to drop or find it on ebay.Shipping: Knowing these batteries ship from overseas no matter what seller or site you buy this battery from at the moment I was prepared for a longer than usual wait time.  I was very pleased to find out it only took 1 week and 1 day from date of purchase. (shipped Royal Mail from UK)Looks: I have the Titanium S3 and since they don't offer this battery in Titanium yet I went with the white and I think it's a nice color combination with the aluminum sides and grey front.  I personally feel that the stock S3 is a little too thin for how wide it is and it felt awkward to hold.  This extended battery back cover makes the phone just 2 mm thicker but also gives it a nice curved back and it definitely feels better in the hand now without taking anything away from it's aesthetics in my opinion.Battery Life: Battery life meets my expectations.  I took it off the charger at 6:30 AM on my first day of full charge and when I was ready for bed at midnight I still had 25%.  I checked the screen on time and it was at around 5 and half hours of screen on time for the day.  I used no battery saving profiles, wifi stayed on constantly as well as GPS and Bluetooth. I didn't buy this expecting a to get two days out of it but I'm pleased to know I make it through one of my normal days without any problem. I was even trying to be extra heavy on it the fist day to see if I could kill it and I could not.


Impressive

Over the years I've taken almost every brand of headgear for a test drive. The majority of products that really got my attention were Plantronics. Truth be told, earlier editions of Jabra gear did not meet my standards. The Jabra devices that I tried out lost points on comfort, durability and functionality. After a little over a week's continuous use, these are my thoughts on the Jabra Extreme.Out of the box, the headset easily charges via an AC adapter or the USB charger. After about two hours of charging, it was all systems go.  Weighing in at less then an ounce, this is the first Jabra product that felt comfortable in my ear. Its light and barely noticeable. At one point I forgot that I had it on. Another major plus going for this unit is the immediate connection after plugging in the USB adapter. No downloads or installation to concern myself with. Battery life was about six hours before recharging.Dialing up via Skype was a breeze. It works well with both Google Voice Chat and my cell phone. Conversations on all three mediums were crystal clear and without interruption. I like the fact that I can stay connected with my mobile phone while on Skype or Google Voice Chat. Surprisingly switching back and forth from the laptop to my mobile phone went smooth without call drops. I know I'll never come close to pairing up to the maximum eight devices allowed.The Jabra Extreme operates with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Unfortunately, music listeners will not get stereo Bluetooth streaming because of the limited bandwidth of this system. The company boasts an operating range of 33 feet, I began to pick up signal distortion at about 25 feet. The features include; answer call, end call, reject, voice dialing, last number re-dial, mute, call waiting, volume control and hold. In order to utilize these soft-phone features, the Jabra PC suite must be installed on your computer via the included software mini disk.The Jabra Extreme comes with a USB adapter, 2 Ear Gels (L or R), 2 ear hooks (S or L), 1 AC charger, 1 USB charger, quick start guide, software, and a one year warranty. A Skype voucher for two hours of calling to any land line or mobile phone is also included. Overall, I think the folks at Jabra got this one right. Its the first Jabra device that I can in good conscious recommend.


I Love My New Phone

This phone is the best phone I've ever purchased. It's fast, and I could do just about everything on it....I gave this phone a five star rating, because it's everything I ever wanted in a phone including the cheep price...


Love this phone.

I own and ride horses and maintain 5 acres of property in harsh winter conditions.  This phone has been dropped and rained on and still works great.  I am not a text-er but the battery life is great.  I only charge it every 3-4 days.  I don't use the internet either. It's mainly for talking only but I am satisfied with it's performance.


mmm, well ......

Why would anyone pay $299.95 when you can go to your local AT&T store and get it for $199??? WAY over priced on Amazon. Be that as it may, it does work great. I used my niece's while visiting her and as she told me, "It's da bomb!!!" Get it, but don't get it here.


Not Bad

Got this phone from Verizon for $75 plus tax.  would have bought it from Amazon but didn't find it when i wanted to buy.Like my title i think the phone is "not bad" if you don't want a smartphone or annual contract and also want to be in Verizon then this is the best phone they have. the price not bad either.I like that i was able to get the phone with no credit check, no contact or deposits and i can pay with any credit or debit card i want including AMEX


Strong protective case, you'll be glad you have it when (not if) you drop your phone.

Good, tough case for my new Verizon iPhone 5S. I did a lot of research of reviews (see iLounge) before picking this case. Easy to insert phone, seems very protective, more attractive than the other "protective" cases. I just wish they hadn't left a hole in the back to show the Apple logo, but some people like that. I put a screen protector on the back of the phone before putting it in the case to protect the Apple logo area from scratches through the hole - no effect on fit. This is not a "rubbery" surface case; the surface is pretty hard plastic, and it does have a very defined edge on it, but it's just tacky enough that it's not slippery and the edge doesn't bother me (seems to replicate the edge of the phone itself). I combined this with a screen protector on the front as well because I don't want to have to worry about the phone getting all scratched up (I'll sell it next time I upgrade). Good rim around the screen to protect it when the phone goes face-down on a flat surface - no worries about that. No scratches on the case yet. I can see how that could happen, but I really don't care as long as the phone is protected. Feels like it could take a pretty severe drop with no problem. Holes around ports on bottom are nice and big. Only potential issue I see is the edge between the lightning port and the Home button peels back pretty easily; it is clearly the weak point in the design, but that is similar to most cases on the market. It does add a little bulk to the phone, but I think that's the trade-off for the drop protection and I have big hands and actually find it a little easier to hold the phone in the case than out of the case. Overall, I'm satisfied with what I got for the price, and much less worried about any damage to my new phone. After all, with my previous 4S, even begin very careful it got dropped a few times, so I expect this one will too. Might as well acknowledge that up front and take precautions.


Outside cover not good

Great product when I first received it but after a few weeks the plastic covered cover over the rubberized cover started to flake off.


not here

i can not tell you what i think about this item. i have yet to receive it.. i wuill send a new one when i get the item i ordered


Great as design, but the WORST quality as a phone

I have ordered this phone for two weeks, and at the beginning I was so excited to find a touch screen phone with HTC sense UI, an android-like system (BrewMP OS), a phone without data plan required, and from great HTC. I am tired with iPhone, and have a tablet with Android, so maybe this is the time for me to give a try on a new system. But I am wrong. I only saw the first few reviews which gave me a great favor, but didn't notice the recent ones since May, who has similar experience with me.Pros:1. Great UI design, as HTC sense.2. No data plan required. You can switch on/off $15 unlimited data at any time.3. It is a 3G phone! It can work with ATT MicroCell to boost your signal.Cons:1. Freeze, freeze, freeze! It randomly freezes at any time, without touching anything on it!2. Crash, crash, crash! It can suddenly pops up a message like "Oops, system is rebooting..." The language can be either English or others, randomly!3. Black screen! It happened at least once a day. After that, your phone quietly die, and you won't notice it until in the morning you wonder where is my phone alarm?4. Battery gets hot, and drains too quickly! After the black screen, the battery usually gets extremely hot, and drains in less a day. It is even fast than smart-phone.Someone may wonder if I picked a defective one, or something else is wrong. I called Amazon service (GREAT) to quickly get another brand-new one. Exactly same thing happened. I went to ATT several times, and they replaced me with another brand new sim card. Exactly same thing happened again. This is not even a phone, and it is a crappy toy. I hope I can give it a zero star.So, my recommendation is: DO NOT BUY this phone, unless you want to lose your phone call, let your friend can't reach you, get hot stuff in your trousers, and miss your important alarm and schedule. Don't mess your time with this phone, and save your life.


How To Kill The Perfect Looking Product.....

After reading some of the reviews, I'm on day 10 of the 15 day trial period, after sending my excellent E815 in for repair. I needed a phone ASAP. I can assur eyou all this phone is going back!I've always liked the look and coolness of the Razr, and figured it wasn't much different then the E815.Boy was I wrong!This phone isn't even in the same class! The E815 blows it away. But thanks Verizon, what do you do with peobably the best Motorola cell phone to date? Why of course, we cancel it!Of all fo the negatives your hearing here on Amazon--more specifically about the phone itself, I completely concur. Battery lif eon the phone seems like you'll get four to five calls max and then it's ready for a charge. What's worse is that I can't charge it and have an ear piece in at the same time. I know, I know, some of you are going to scream, "Well why dont' you go out and get a Bluetooth?" Well after losing my 4th Bluetooth in under 8 months, I've decided that experiment is now over. These things are just too easy to lose if you don't have it on your ear 365/24/7.I for one have no need what-so-ever for V Cast, Verison's hideous music purchasing site, I want to be able to change my icons on the damn phone I just got done spending $300.00 because I'm only 9 months into my current plan. Verizon doest not allow this!So moral of the story is, while the phone is great looking, it's just really not all that good of a phone. It's nothing but trouble from every aspect.Good luck for those of you that do buy it!


seriously.

It is very cheap and the paint rubbed off right away. It doesn't look anything like the picture. I am unhappy with this product.


NOT for HTC EVO 4G LTE

Nice idea, but despite what it says, this does NOT fit the big HTC EVO 4G LTE. It sticks out the top about 1", and the clear plastic shows only about 80% of the screen. There is also no closure on the top, so it won't keep out rain or snow. And, if your phone is sticking out that much, I worry about it falling out. It's not in there very securely. Nice idea, but not suitable for what I wanted it for. However, it DOES fit my wife's HTC EVO 4G, with the Seidio extended battery and replacement back. Indeed, with the thicker battery, it fits in there pretty securely, so I gave it to her.


The Wall Charge over heat and burn up.

got this few days ago everything work fine until few minutes ago.  i plug in my iphone using the wall charger,  few minutes later i heard a loud pop and i smell the burn.  the wall charger left a burn marks on my charging cable.  this is my experience with this product, be aware!!!


sigh

So first of all I'll start by describing myself and taste in phones.I am an ex Bestbuy mobile salesman and enjoy all phones and os' now I work for T-Mobile and get an insane discount but regardless I wanted to buy this phone just because of jelly bean. (Yes I know the unlocked version is available for tmo, I just didn't want to pay $400 compared to a penny on sprint ) plus lte and unlimited data. I should be happy.However this phone has not been what I have expectedWhen i purchased the phone the announcement for jelly bean was mid July not aproching August and the only update I've gotten removes my ability to have local search. Lte has not worked and not to mention the worst battery I've ever had in a phone. And that includes evo dell streak and othersI would say that the only plus to this phone so far is that for the 3 that it is charged, its smooth and responsiveIdk I'm torn because I love vanilla and the phone was basically free, but free isn't Always good.Who knows maybe amazon will send me a new device and I may change my mind. But overall the battery is so bad its none enjoyable and where is my lte?


New to the scene

This was my first bluetooth headset. I have it paired with a Moto E815. I don't really have any complaints, as I said this was my first one, but it does everything I have expected of it. I haven't had any complaints from the people I talk to with it and I can hear them just fine. I can usually get a little over 10 meters before it starts to cut out. The only thing I can say bad is that the power button is a little hard to push,  thats about it.


Love it

Wanted something nice and slim on my S4. Saw this and thought what the heck, very reasonably priced and good looking. The case does NOT disappoint. Good build quality and fit. I would like to see a little more coverage on the corners, but after examining the design, I'm satisfied, especially since the case provides very little bulk to an already large device.Slips in and out of my pocket with ease (no sticking like with many silicon covers), and after a few days use the cover becomes a little "seasoned" and a little more "grippy" with your hand.


Nice BUT too many imperfections

I was looking for something that was made of leather, protected the front of the screen at all times, and allowed me to wear the iphone on my hip.  This fit the bill and the reviews sounded good so ...The actual product I received doesn't match the reviews.  First of all the leather is unbelievably thin and I will be surprised if it lasts through the entire use of the phone.  Secondly, my iphone sits in the case slightly crooked which is really weird and quite annoying.  Thirdly, the receiver sits off center in the leather opening which does not match the photos making the case appear off balance.  Fourth, and most importantly, the leather case fits so loosely within the holster that I dare not carry it around unless I plan to be relatively sedentary.  If you turn the holster upside down, the leather case along with the iphone itself come tumbling out.  Not secure at all.A real disappointment for me.  I won't buy from case-mate again because I believe their production quality is marginal as shown in this case.I am looking elsewhere for a QUALITY case.


Disappointed

When these are charged and I know they are charged, they work well enough.  None of the ear stabilizers really keep the headphones in my ear.  The primary issue with the headphones is you cannot tell when the device is on or off- so they die all of the time.  The LED light on the bud is so small and impossible to determine if lit.  The other big drawback is that it does not work to take calls on my iPhone-- you tap the headphone controls but the call goes thru to your iPhone not to your earplugs.  And no one can hear you.  I wish I had bought the newer model but I am not sure if the newer model is any better or not. OH and the packaging, oh my, seriously folks- take a lesson from Apple and make it easy.  It would enhance your customer experience if you did.


Grrrrreaaat

I was lucky enough to find this case for .20 cents.  AMAZING!!!I would have paid up to 12 bucks for this case other places....Its all silicon which gives it that smooth but furry feelingFits nicely over all the buttonsDoesnt interfere with camera lens. Can't see any pink in photos taken.Doens't intefere with my ZAGG screen protector.  Doesn't lift it or cause it to come up.Cons-* When I first took it out of the package it smelled horrible, but it is slowly fading away.* The silicon tends to pick up lint and things like dog hair. but it's not a big problem.* I wish it had a little more grip to it.  Its not as slippery as plastic but if you don't have okay grip on it, tends to slip down hand.Overall I would definetly reccomend this product for Samsung Galaxy Note II users.  If you can find it cheap enough it's a great case to try and if you don't like it, it wont set your wallet back much.


Does not work as advertised.  Poor customer service support

I purchased this in hopes that the product would provide a better cell signal strength.  Not only does it not work as advertised, but when I tried calling customer support for troubleshooting, I was never able to speak with a live person, nor did they return my phone call.I would not recommend purchasing this product.


4 hour battery life - Followup

I guess there is a price to pay for speed. My new phone was fully charged this morning at 7:30. I have been playing with it and getting it setup. However, the battery sucks. I only have 20% left and it's not even noon. So about 4 hr. battery life is not good. This will be returned.FollowupWell I didn't return it (yet) but I'm close. I have lots of connectivity issues. I live in Leesburg (~30 miles from DC) but we don't have 4G. I have fiber to the house but no 4G. In fact as I type this I don't have 3G. My phone often loses connectivity and I need to reboot to get it back. Therefor I've doengraded this to one star.I'm not alone. Go to the forums.androidcentral.com and search for "major bionic issues'


Not built to last

I purchased this phone less than three weeks ago and it's already broken.  I tried to get it replaced under warranty but the rep said the warranty did not cover broken phones.  I'm not editorializing - that is actually what I was told.  I attempted to post this exact review on LG's website but they rejected the review saying it didn't meet guidelines.


fit note 2 also

Got this case and i been using it over two weeeks. pretty good case for my note 2 , it will even fit my extended battery and a matel bumper case with it. after a week of use


Better than my past phones

I received my first cell phone for christmas 2004 and by August 2005 i had gotten a new camera phone. Then in May 2006 i got the razr. It was a great improvement over my other 2 phones. The menu is easy to navigate and the buttons are way cool. You can also change sum of the buttons to go to different things. The camera is fairly good, better thasn that of the nokia 3220. The phone also has a good memory. With 50 pix and five music tones, plus a downloaded game, I have only used 20% of the memory. With the nokia 3220 30 small pix and 3 polyphonic ringtones, over 75% of the memory is used. And for the people complaining about not enough memory for an MP3 phone, it is not meant to be an MP3 phone. There are phones that are for mp3s and the razr is not one of them! Plus if you drop this phone, nothing  happens. I have dropped on a hard kithen floor, concrete, and other hard surfaces numerous times and nothing has ever happened. The battery isn't that great, but if you hook it up to a charger every night, there isn't really a problem.The only things i didn't like were the ringtones you could not delete and the earpiece isnt that loud. Other than that its a great phone


The best white Samsung GS3 case so far

On a quest to find the best case requires me to purchase quite a few that I never use, until I find a great one, then I buy another. The Mercury Slim Fit case is THAT one. The color matches the white phone perfectly, the case is smooth but grips the hand well and is very tough, it fits the phone snuggly but is still easy to remove. Highly recommended. Of the 10 or so cases I have tried so far, this one is tops. A close second is the Elago Slim Fit case.


Yep, It's Cheap...

Holy moly - do not buy this unless you have some magical product replacement deal. My S3 fell out of this holster TWICE in one day. Thankfully, I was standing from a sitting position, so my phone didn't fall too far and didn't break. It needs a redesign that involves more testing and includes the potential of gravity being part of a situation the user may be in. Seriously - don't buy this unless you live on ISS or the moon.


Do I have to give it even 1 star???

I purchased this product based on another Zagg product I have owned without problem. I was in a hurry and didnt check reviews- which I usually do! Darn it!! Have used several screen protectors before w/out problem---with kids and phones, have become pretty good w/putting on protectors!! I did think using a wet application was odd, but followed instructions explicitly. No bubbles, but fingerprints were left on sides, some ripples and imperfections not from lint or debris. I tried to smooth out w/squeege included, didnt help.  I will be taking off and buying the "cheap ones" that I have always used that peel off and stick on.. no smudge, scratch and no problem..... ZAGG is in the trash........


Didn't work - description not complete on Amazon

I ordered this converter to run a CPAP machine while in South America.  Luckly I found out before leaving that my CPAP automaticaly converts to 220v so I was able to use it in spite of the problems with the Travelon Adaptor described below.The Travelon 3 in 1 Adaptor did not work from the first time I plugged it in.  I had tested the USB charger by charging my iPod on the US 110V before leaving but couldn't test the 220V until I arrived at my destination subsequently finding that the unit did not work at all.  Since I didn't need it for the CPAP, I had brought it along only to charge my cellphone and camera battery.  Luckly I was able to borrow one from the hotel and keep my cellphone charged.It doesn't tell you on Amazon's product description but the unit's instructions state "not for continuous use" which would have made it unsuitable for the CPAP anyway.  This is a peice of junk - look for a better product.On a good note - the product is sold by Sharon Luggage and I had ordered it over 30 days before leaving on the trip.  When I returned, I sent an email stating the unit didn't work.  They promptly sent a response telling me to return the unit directly to Sharon Luggage and they would issue a credit through Amazon which they did very immediately.  I would give 5 stars to Sharon Luggage for the manner in which they handled the return.  Their initial shipping was just as prompt - I'd definitely buy from them again.


TekNmotion

The look is sleek, but unfortunetly it was not what I expected the sound quality is poor.It does however make a nice paper weight on my desk.


question...

I want to know something about the iphone 8gb that you are selling, is this used? In case it`s used, under what conditions is it? I also need to know of this cellphone works in CR, it must be 3g or GSM. THANK YOU, I WAIT FOR YOUR ANSWER.


Trash-complete trash

Only works if you are close to your phone.  If for example you leave you wallet at home and then go to work and realize you can't find your wallet, the app will not tell you where your wallet is.  Why then would you need this piece of junk?Waste of money. Stay far away!


Works as expected

It does work OK, but I don't think it works so much better to justify the higher cost.  The Walmart 12.88 stylus works just fine


A Fugoo To Go

Fugoo ToughLooking at the photo of the Fugoo Tough Go Anywhere Speaker posted here at the Amazon.com website I mistook it for a bookshelf size speaker and expected it to sound like a boom box. Alas, it arrived as a 7.5 X 3 X 2.5 inch speaker. And so I lowered my expectations. Then I tested it and I was very pleasantly surprised. It is louder than I expected from this size, not to mention its beautiful design.I first played the Fugoo in my sizable living room, connecting it to my Dell Optiplex SX260 PC and with Richard Ashcroft’s Bitter Sweet Symphony in the external disk drive. I connected the stereo cable from the Fugoo to the PC, pushed the “On” button and heard “Speaker’s on, Blue Tooth’s off”. The music began to play and I turned the volume on the speaker to maximum. The sound filled my quiet living room and all the way to the adjacent kitchen. I walked back and forth and liked what I heard. The multi directional (360 degrees) speakers are certainly effective. With the music still playing I disconnected the Fugoo and plugged in the PC’s small Infinity speakers for comparison. The Infinity speakers are louder but only because the system also has a small subwoofer to boost bass. I am impressed by the audio volume of the Fugoo even at maximum volume; I detected no distortion at all.Next I carried the Fugoo to the deck of my building’s swimming pool where very loud music will prove unpleasant for residents on lower floors. I pushed the “On” button of the Fugoo again and heard “battery is about half”. The device announces how much battery power is left. The next announcement was “speaker is on, use the Bluetooth device to connect”. Getting the Fugoo to connect wirelessly to my cell phone was easy and straight forward. It also announced when powering off. Music blasted on the Fugoo as I stepped 30 feet away. It was sufficiently loud for good entertainment without causing irritation to neighbors; just what you need at a community swimming pool.There is a large selection of loud speakers out there to choose from, depending on one’s need. The Fugoo Tough can entertain a small group very well.  I like it a lot.


very difficult to get a clean screen

In my attempts to put this screen protector on, I was unable to get a satisfactory application.  There are not directions other than two small stickers that are labeled 1st and 2st (no, not a typo on my part). Despite my efforts to remove any lint or dust with the included cloth from the screen before placing the protector on my phone, there was always something underneath the protector.  I ended up throwing out all 4 of the protectors and my phone is still without a screen protector.  Also, this only covers the actual screen on the front of the HTC One M8, so if you are looking for something that goes all the way to the edges of the phone, look elsewhere.  I have no idea what their "Lifetime Warranty" is for because it says to contact their service center for assistance and there is nothing on the packaging with a phone number or email address for them.For what little I did use the phone with the screen protector on, it had a sticky feeling the made my finger feel like it was dragging on the screen.  I guess this may be partly more noticeable because I'm used to the smooth glass of the phone screen, but I've had other screen protectors that did not give me that dragging feeling.


Best Phone / Plan for the Money PERIOD!

Nothing beats ATT's goPhone rates and this phone has kicked it up to the next level.  I was using a goPhone before and was surprised when I saw the packaging for this phone that the plan rates had dropped to $0.10/min with NO commitment.  I think the phone is great but I haven't used any other smart phones before, but it performs as well as one of my daughter's 4th gen. ipod touch.  The Android interface is nice but it does take some time and work to learn how to use it, not as intuitive as apple's OS but I like the flexibility.  I was able to use the "old" goPhone for $100 per year, I'm guessing that the smart phone will run me ~$230 per year ($5/mo. 200 messages, $5/mo. 10mb + a couple of $25/500MB, and about $5/mo phone) that's less than $20 PER MONTH.  All the extra "hardware" will really eat up a battery so you have to be prudent to use the "power panel" widget to keep WiFi, GPS, 3G, and BT turned off when you aren't using them.  I was REALLY surprised to find this phone had GPS for only $150 and that feature, and GOOGLE Sky work very well.If you are looking for a budge phone where you have full control over the cost then this is for you.  You don't HAVE to buy a data plan, but I've found that I get by perfectly well (google account sync, periodic checking static web sites, downloading games) with the plans I mention above, because everything carries over month to month so you buy the 500MB packages when you get low and buy the 10MB packages to keep your balance "alive".  All the other "fun" stuff I just do at home connected to my wifi...


Does not work

The slightest wiggle makes it stop charging.  Not acceptable for the car.  It does not work at all with the Withings blood pressure monitor.


Love this phone

I purchased this phone in October 2010 and love it.  It is reliable, good sound, good internet/browser.  Perfect for what I needed...I was reluctant to leave my Blackberry, but this was a great upgrade.


Easily applied, fits nicely, and provides good protection.

I applied the iBlason HD Clear Screen Protector with minimal effort and it is a truly "Bubble Free" application. It fits snugly around the front ports on my iP5 and provided great protection when I accidentally tossed my keys onto the front screen from about 5 feet away. I have not encountered the "oil slick" effect on mine and would recommend this product. Its reasonably priced and is one of the easiest products to apply.


You'll get what you pay for

Now that the phone is only $29.99, it's a fairly good deal. It can take calls, send and receive texts and e-mails, take photos, play music downloaded unto it, and do very basic web browsing. It CANNOT play videos or music you find online. Over the past month, it's played youtube videos successfully about 3% of the time. A lot of the apps, particularly the Maps app for looking up directions, simply don't work. As a matter of fact, the phone bugs out a lot.Overall, if you're not a big smartphone user, $29.99 is a great deal for this phone. I paid $100 with an upgrade, and am justifiably very disappointed. If you want to actually watch videos or use a phone for more than basic functions, try something else.


I like it!

I just got the phone yesterday and love it.My only complaint is that it didn't come with a holster - And every phone I ever got came with one. So that was a surprised and I had to go out and buy one. Not that I can complain seeing how the phone was free from T-mobile.comAll the features and stuff I like. The speakerphone is loud enough for me to use in my house. Out in public it won't be loud enough, I don't think. But I can't complain because I wouldn't use the speakerphone in public. It's no one elses business what I'm talking about and I think it's rude to use the speaker in public.The only thing I don't like is that the phone seems a lil retarded when it's charging. It'll keep beeping to tell me it's done. And not like, BEEP BEEP BEEP. But just every so often out of the no where it beeps, then beeps again. It's like, ok? Also, I wish I could remove the date from showing on the screen so I could see my entire wallpaper and I wish screensavers that I set as the wallpaper would be active instead of just sitting there like a regular photo.I also don't like the ringer. There is just vibrate, just ring or vibrate and then ring... My old Sanyo phone from Sprint had ring AND vibrate simutaneously. I wish this phone did that. Other then that though it's good except for having to get used to it.The camera works better then I thought it would and the size is pretty decent.My only confusion is knowing the difference betweena  text message, picture message and emails... What makes them different? I don't really understand that and don't want to get charged.Reception and everything is fine for me. I also love T-Mobile. I've called their customer service to activate and just for questions and they have always been 100% helpful and kind and never pushy or anything. I love them. Even at the stores they are super nice.You can also view everything on their website or call. Such as used minutes, how many minutes left etc. You can even add numbers to your phone book through their website.The phone is great and T-Mobile is the best.The phone I recommand to everyone unless you want the step up V600 or just a totally different phone. And regardless of your phone preference... I definatly recommand T-Mobile.


Simply amazing.  Wow.

Have you ever gotten a new phone and thought, "wow this phone makes my other phones seem so dated"? I can say that this is that phone, the LG G2 is AMAZING...funny thing is, my last two phones were the HTC One (AT&T;) and the iPhone 5 (AT&T;). I am that guy who buys the latest and greatest when I think it will make a difference in my life and I justify my phone purchases with the excuse that my phone is always on me(and I used to be an Apple fanboy and I have owned every iPhone). I use it for work, games, news, remote for my tv, sports, email, camera...Oh yeah, I use it to make phone calls too. Anyways, I haven't been in love with a phone like this since I went to the original iPhone. I hope you find my review helpful and beneficial to your purchase regardless if you buy one or not.The Bad - Let's just get this out of the way.The case is a glossy plastic. The phone is a finger print magnet. I am slightly self conscious when I let people see the G2- I feel like I have very dirty hands and I'm a chemist which means I am washing my hands regularly. The phone is a dirt and oil magnet.The other downside is no expandable memory but I have a hard time using 32gb of memory anyways so Im not complaining but some of you out there might want more memory.The GOOD - Get ready for a long list. I will do my best to put what is important first just in case I bore you and you want to move on.Battery - The G2 has the longest battery life of any phone I've used. I regularly use my phone for a multitude of tasks. With my iPhone 5 and HTC One I usually could make it through the day without a recharge, but without a doubt I would give those phones a full charge when I slept. It has been 4 days since I have owned the G2 and have only charged it over night twice. All I can say is "WOW". Finally a smart phone with a battery that makes sense.Software - The LG software is really well thought out and not gimmicky like the Galaxy S4. My favorite feature is the double tap of the screen when the phone is in sleep mode which turns it on, and this feature also works to turn the phone off. No more need to find some long and flat power button on the top of the phone which at times isn't easy to find on the phones because at night you don't know whether your phone is upside down or not. I know it isn't a huge deal to find the power button, but double tapping anywhere on the screen to turn it off/on is a very useful feature. And no it doesn't accidentally turn on in my pocket. The software can detect random touches from the double tap. Other features of the software are a long press of the volume button brings up the camera and it loads within seconds or the notepad for quick notes. I am finding more useful software features as I move along, for example today for my meeting reminder which popped up 15 minutes before the start, a "silent mode" option popped up along and I clicked it and my phone went silent for the scheduled time of the meeting. No more forgetting to turn my phone to silent during meetings. Also when I am in an app and I receive a text, a little box pops up with the text and it has a reply box so I can actually reply to texts without exiting the app I'm currently using. If I don't reply the box disappears within a few seconds just like a notification on the other phones and the app in use just runs like nothing happened. With the large screen the pop up box is non obtrusive. If this was an iPhone the box would take up a significant part of the screen but on the G2 it's just like a notification popping up on any other phone. Again it's a simple feature but it makes sense and I love it. Other than that the phone is running Android 4.2.2 which is really smooth and pleasant. In comparison to iOS6 this makes Apple's software seem dated and unimaginative and compared to the HTC One software it is refined and the One is also running Android 4.1.2.Screen - Holy cow this screen is the best screen I have ever laid eyes on. The screen is huge and the bezel around the screen is tiny. Whites are white, blacks are black, colors aren't overly saturated and the resolution is on par with the best of the best. Simply put, this is the best screen of the top phones, iPhone, Galaxy S4 and the HTC One. When I show it off to my stubborn iPhone friends all they say is wow it's so clear and big. It's almost as if I'm holding a mini HD TV in my hand.Sound - For those audiophiles out there, this phone does allow for 24 bit music and it really does sound fantastic. With headphones in this phone blows the competition out of the water and for the record I am an audiophile too. With the speaker the phone is loud, definitely louder than the iPhone 5 but not as loud and clear as the HTC One. In this comparison, the HTC One wins for the speakers but the G2 is no slouch and I find myself listening to my music on the speaker frequently.Camera - Again, best camera of the bunch. I've read about the Nokia having a 41 megapixel sensor which Im sure rocks, but the G2 compared to the HTC One and the iPhone 5 wins hands down. I have a black dog and cat and whenever I took pictures with the iPhone 5 they came out looking like black shadows with eyes. It was disappointing to have such cute animals misrepresented. The HTC One definitely gets the colors right on pictures but the zoom lacked because it only has a 4 megapixel camera. With displays as clear as they are now, 4 megapixel pictures are easily pixelated when you zoom in. The G2 has a camera to replace all point and shoot cameras. My dog and cat are visible! The camera is fast even in low light and takes fantastic pictures.Performance - The G2 has a quad core snapdragon 800 2.3 ghz processor which is the fastest available in all smartphones. In normal people language...it's blazing fast and buttery smooth. I hate to say this but the iPhone and HTC one seem laggy. And I hate to say that because in real world use those phones are more than adequate, but once I go back and play with the HTC One and iPhone5 I think," man these phones are slow." Using the app manager I frequently see 5-10 programs open and running but none of that affects the performance.Build - The phone is plastic but not cheap feeling like the Galaxy S4. If you pop the back cover off of a Galaxy S4, the back really feels like a flimsy piece of plastic, whereas the G2 does not have a removable back which gives the phone a much better build quality and sturdiness. It also has a rounded back which has a very nice feel in your hand similar to the HTC One but better. The HTC One and the iPhone 5 have straight edges vs the G2's rounded edges which makes the G2 much more comfortable to hold. I loved the aluminum on the HTC One and the iPhone 5, it makes for a sturdy build and quality feel, but the edges used to scratch and dent from normal usage, because the edges were so fine, which got annoying quickly. I truly appreciate the G2's build quality and attention to detail even though it doesn't use aluminum it definitely has a premium feel in a comfortable package.  Looks wise, the case of the phone is nothing unique or special but I spend most of my time looking at the beautiful screen anyways so I don't have much to complain about the phone in that respect.Verdict - I honestly thought we have reached a point with hardware where there really won't be much innovation anymore because everything has become so fast, high resolution, etc. that the next innovation wave would be in software. Boy was I wrong and pleasantly so. Moving the volume buttons to the back makes perfect sense. With phones getting larger, and bezels skinnier, it doesnt really make sense to have the volume buttons on the side. With small bezels it becomes rather necessary to hold the phone on it's edges where typically you would find the power and volume buttons which means while watching videos it could be easy to bump them accidentally.  You need to reach for the buttons on typical phones vs on the G2 the buttons are where your fingers rest naturally which makes turning the volume up and down rather easy. And the screen with minimal borders is gorgeous. Sure the resolution on the HTC One and Galaxy S4 are great just like the G2, but who wouldn't want a bigger screen in the same size package?  That extra half of an inch does make for a better experience when it comes to phones(size does matter).I have used the Galaxy Note II and a few of the other phablets(phone but tablet sized) and they are just too big to justify the functionality over form. LG fit a huge screen into a minimalist package which I can truly say it is phenomenal. And the best part of this phone...I can see my dog and cat! Yes I adore them and love them and am always taking pictures of them to send to friends and family. There has not been one person that I have showed the phone off to who wasn't amazed by it and getting an iPhone user to be amazed by a Droid phone is pretty freaking rare.For once in a long time, I can say that this phone will last me at least a year without me getting the urge to upgrade and that's saying a lot. I was the guy who waited in line for 12 hours to get the 3g and 3gs. I can without a doubt recommend this phone to all smartphone users and if you do get it I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.Update 9/22/2013 - I love this phone more and more each day. It charges really quickly. When I get actual numbers on speed to charge to 100% I will post them.Update 9/26/2013 - Yesterday I woke up to LG's native email app crashing continuously even after a restart. I deleted my email accounts and it still was happening so I did a factory reset which eliminated the problem. I then emailed LG's customer service to see if they know about this and I got a good understanding of how their customer service works and quite frankly it is terrible compared to the competition. The phone itself still commands 5 stars but customer service is no better than 1 star and here is why: 1. They asked for proof of purchase to validate that I bought the phone within the last year (the phone hasn't even been out more than two weeks...really?) 2. They didn't answer my question, the reply was I may need to send the phone in 3. Sending the phone in was my responsibility, they don't send a prepaid package like the competitors 3. 5-7 days until I would get my device back. So if you account for shipping I could be without a phone for two weeks (LG should know better most people can't go more than a day without their smartphones .If you compare Apple's customer service, they have stores that you can walk into (with an appointment) and get your phone swapped out with in minutes. Their reps also can help solve problems like frequent app crashing and it's all included with their 12 month warranty. If you don't live close to a store Apple will mail you a box and it will have priority shipping. You can get your phone replaced within a couple days. Sony doesn't have in store replacements like Apple, but they do ship boxes to send your device in also with priority speed.If you are accustomed to Apple's customer service or another company's that you like, factor it into your decision when making the switch. I can tell you with absolute certainty that LG's service is awful.9/27/2013 - Luckily I was within AT&T;'s 14 day exchange policy. The camera would not focus and continually shook...the replacement works perfect. Apparently I was the second person with this issue so keep a lookout for this if you pick up a G2. Charging from 50% to 100% only takes an hour using a nexus 7 charger.


Great alternative for HTC Droid DNA

I purchased this product to use with the HTC Droid DNA, which has built-in Qi compatibility (no sleeves required).  So far, I love it!  I place my phone on the pad at night when I go to bed around 9-10 p.m. and it is fully charged at 4:45 a.m. when I wake up.  I have not owned any other wireless charging pad (for phones anyway), so I cannot compare it to the LG or Nokia pads.  I can confirm that it does not make any noises - there are no beeps when you set it down or when it completes charging.  For those who sleep next to their phone and are concerned about noise, you have nothing to worry about.  Of course, if your phone normally makes noises when you charge it, then you may have to alter your phone settings, but this has nothing to do with the pad.  The pad is constructed with a slight incline, but the rubberized texture of the Droid DNA keeps it from sliding off.  If you have a phone with a smooth back, you may have issues with this.  Otherwise, construction seems to be high quality.  The greatest advantage I have experienced so far, compared to charging via the USB cable, is that I can pick up my phone quickly while it is charging (to check a text message or email, or take a quick call) and replace it on the charging pad without fiddling with wires.  This may not sound like a big deal to some, but I have certainly enjoyed the freedom.I highly recommend this product for HTC Droid DNA owners (especially since HTC put that annoying cover over the USB port).  This makes charging a breeze!


doesn't fit android in otter box

This case does not fit an Android phone in otter box. Verizon has one that clips on phone but those always break after a couple of months.  Does anyone make a belt clip phone case large enough that fit Android in Otter Box?


Good upgrade, but avoid T-Mobile

This is a good upgrade from the 120.  Better battery life and a slightly updated styling make this another solid phone from Moto.  Designed in Asia (by a Singaporean contractor?) the phone has that unique Asian look, but at least it's got Moto's cool factor.  Definitely not as weird looking as Sumsng phones, and much better quality (build and voice) than the latter.But I'm still not hot on T-Mobile.  Count me as one of the many, many unhappy T-Mobile customers.  Network availability is a HUGE problem here in Brooklyn, and network coverage is still poor in most of the country -- no signal in most of Connecticut or Florida.  Even AT&T has better coverage and they were late in the GSM game...